From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Dec  1 00:23:44 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 01:23:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
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	<CAEB8RswRjrLFRGKCPta+ALZLPo1jUf=7wf23-QcWMVf73G=2qg@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY171-W133DFE40C7B049D2B6E0317A4B10@phx.gbl>
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I saw a twenty something the other day walking down the sidewalk wearing
jeans.  She had a cute little alternator too....   ;-)

Apologizes to female listers for being an unabashed male...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM, william green <wlldbilly at msn.com> wrote:

> My John Deere 2305 has a cute little alternator!
>
>
> > Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:27:17 -0500
> > From: ggroiss at gmail.com
> > To: kmappley at gmail.com
> > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
> >
> > Kurt,
> >
> > I believe it an alternator from a B2000 series Mazda truck. It's nice
> > and small and looks like it belongs. That's what I used on my '73
> > after seeing how nice it looked in one of Frank's cars.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley <kmappley at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what the alternator that
> was
> > > on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask.
> Looked
> > > like a nice small unit.
> > >
> > > Kurt.
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
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Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec  1 03:18:13 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 04:18:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnurq3gfhtV0fyVR1u7mrAwpnV=PYHz+zj0JHQPfSQbjLsw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEB8RswRjrLFRGKCPta+ALZLPo1jUf=7wf23-QcWMVf73G=2qg@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY171-W133DFE40C7B049D2B6E0317A4B10@phx.gbl>
	<CAJgjnurq3gfhtV0fyVR1u7mrAwpnV=PYHz+zj0JHQPfSQbjLsw@mail.gmail.com>
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Ok Jim, this is YOUR fault!! Since you are wanting to compare cars and
women....
Ladies, I'm sorry, but I am pretty sure that you will laugh. I am almost
positive Kate will.
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ff6806e133/new-used
Brad

On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 1:23 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> I saw a twenty something the other day walking down the sidewalk wearing
> jeans.  She had a cute little alternator too....   ;-)
>
> Apologizes to female listers for being an unabashed male...
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM, william green <wlldbilly at msn.com> wrote:
>
> > My John Deere 2305 has a cute little alternator!
> >
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:27:17 -0500
> > > From: ggroiss at gmail.com
> > > To: kmappley at gmail.com
> > > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
> > >
> > > Kurt,
> > >
> > > I believe it an alternator from a B2000 series Mazda truck. It's nice
> > > and small and looks like it belongs. That's what I used on my '73
> > > after seeing how nice it looked in one of Frank's cars.
> > >
> > > Greg
> > >
> > > On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley <kmappley at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what the alternator that
> > was
> > > > on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask.
> > Looked
> > > > like a nice small unit.
> > > >
> > > > Kurt.
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > >
> > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
> --
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> High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
> Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
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> Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  1 03:55:16 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 02:55:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice 1996 story about Frank in PDLJMPR with photos
 : )
In-Reply-To: <161580346.462930.1322661161967.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <CAL0QtVcmYg6PfwAZ_6P-FwQT_=-Ftzw9jgQBwJqa3OC2YEtoSQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<161580346.462930.1322661161967.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf8vnE7y_+Pqa7t1++Kk1bhDH6xhLZMBCELEQ5XyLu65w@mail.gmail.com>

Ditto on that Ryan : (

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:52 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

> the most shocking thing I learned from that article....franks garage has
> been spridget free at least once in its existance.
>
> he is still missed and thought of every time I turn the key.
>
> Ryan
>
>  ------------------------------
>
> *From: *"Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> *To: *"Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Clarici Girls" <
> spritenutsgirls at verizon.net>
> *Sent: *Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:33:14 AM
> *Subject: *[Spridgets] Nice 1996 story about Frank in PDLJMPR with photos
> : )
>
>
> List,
> Here is a nice story about Frank & Diane's beautiful hospitality back in
> 1996. I wish I was there it looked like fun. Good read, does anyone know
> which Ed wrote it?
> Lin
> http://members.tripod.com/prev_pdljmpr/advent.htm
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  1 04:00:07 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 03:00:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <1111725048.20111130055049@pacifier.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1111725048.20111130055049@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcFK7ptqR52zCfVQV-bOnGzjjL8k5a32s0SYGx+Hrwjyg@mail.gmail.com>

We are programing Arduino chips for our underwater robot in my robotics
club but it's too big. I'm designing a cat collar so when the younger kitty
Sprite gets near the old kitty Stitches an alarm sounds on Sprites collar
because that youngster torments the older cat.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:50 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Linda,
>
>     have you looked at AUDRINO boards?
>
>     http://www.arduino.cc/
>
>
>     you seem to want a proximity sensor --if its a ferrous object
>     you're detecting, or an infra red prox detector...
>
>     I'm not an electronics guy, but my son was working with these
>     boards this past summer.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  There's too much blood in my caffeine system

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  1 04:02:54 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 03:02:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<a5eh2m$e4fkta@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfBpYGRyNq6RJTq1ftTo=6-59jqOOdxAnUwFwYxoeQtrQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Tim, thanks I have an account with Instructables, great site I've even
found vendors on it for my parts for summer robotics class.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 6:41 AM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

>  At 08:41 AM 11/30/2011, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> List,
> Does anyone on the list have electronics experience that can help me with a
> circuit I am trying to design for my class?
>
>
> Check this:
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Circuit-Board-Art-Make-a-Touchless-Touch-S/
>
> I'm a civil engineer, but wires are just pipes, right?
> **
>
> ** Tim Collins
>  http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Dec  1 06:40:42 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:40:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcFK7ptqR52zCfVQV-bOnGzjjL8k5a32s0SYGx+Hrwjyg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1111725048.20111130055049@pacifier.com>
	<CAL0QtVcFK7ptqR52zCfVQV-bOnGzjjL8k5a32s0SYGx+Hrwjyg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <69E88AA8F94B45F1A59B8088ED054A8D@Home>

> because that youngster torments the older cat.

Sounds like Jim.

Anon.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Dec  1 08:24:10 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:24:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVcFK7ptqR52zCfVQV-bOnGzjjL8k5a32s0SYGx+Hrwjyg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2012763416.814064.1322753050916.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Why not just get her an electronic collar for a small dog? The remote can be set for just noise or for various shock settings. The shocks are always preceded by the tone, so the miscreant can learn to avoid punishment. The mild setting is roughly equivalent to holding your finger on a purring cat's throat. The highest setting is more annoying than painful.

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 3:00:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.

We are programing Arduino chips for our underwater robot in my robotics
club but it's too big. I'm designing a cat collar so when the younger kitty
Sprite gets near the old kitty Stitches an alarm sounds on Sprites collar
because that youngster torments the older cat.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:50 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Linda,
>
>     have you looked at AUDRINO boards?
>
>     http://www.arduino.cc/
>
>
>     you seem to want a proximity sensor --if its a ferrous object
>     you're detecting, or an infra red prox detector...
>
>     I'm not an electronics guy, but my son was working with these
>     boards this past summer.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  There's too much blood in my caffeine system
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec  1 09:04:46 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:04:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "Interesting read"`<G> !
Message-ID: <4ED7A59E.8020502@justbrits.com>

<quote>

Sealy, Texas-based Hennessey Performance has introduced an open-top 
version of its 1200 hp Venom GT
for the low, low price of just $1.1 million. Yes, $1.1 million. And 
yes, 1200 hp.

Read more: 
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/11/30/275-mph-convertible-from-texas/?google_editors_picks=true#ixzz1fIYGCIAA

</quote>

or: *http://tinyurl.com/7zgtdq3*

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Thu Dec  1 10:23:39 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 11:23:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] AH bargain in 1969 - AKA Cars I wish I had bought
Message-ID: <086c01ccb04d$f752a260$e5f7e720$@austin.rr.com>

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/12/01/racing-car-involved-in-84-deaths-t
o-be-auctioned/?test=faces

 

Here is a car that was a real bargain in 1969

Jim

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Dec  1 17:01:58 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:01:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r9EH5GsMHee+_unf57d0QLHJ+WhG0xONC2uME3BDPpnnw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1963655516.822140.1322784117881.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Yup.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 2:18:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???

Ok Jim, this is YOUR fault!! Since you are wanting to compare cars and
women....
Ladies, I'm sorry, but I am pretty sure that you will laugh. I am almost
positive Kate will.
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ff6806e133/new-used
Brad

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  2 05:38:25 2011
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 04:38:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] "Interesting read"`<G> !
In-Reply-To: <4ED7A59E.8020502@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <1322829505.10416.YahooMailClassic@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

$1,100,000/1200 hp = $916.67/hp. My BE is 43 hp X $916.67 = $39,416.63.
I'm rushing straight to e-Bay!!
Skip Jackson getting the 43 horses ready for a drive-about in 60 F weather
this Saturday in Cincinnati. Take advantage of every nice day.

--- On Thu, 12/1/11, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> From: " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] "Interesting read"`<G> !
> To: "4 - Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>, "4 - Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>, "4 - MG List" <mgs at autox.team.net>, "4 - MG Ts"
<mg-t at autox.team.net>, "4 - MG-MGB" <MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 4:04 PM
> <quote>
>
> Sealy, Texas-based Hennessey Performance has introduced an
> open-top
> version of its 1200 hp Venom GT
> for the low, low price of just $1.1 million. Yes, $1.1
> million. And
> yes, 1200 hp.
>
> Read more:
>
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/11/30/275-mph-convertible-from-texas/?goo
gle_editors_picks=true#ixzz1fIYGCIAA
>
> </quote>
>
> or: *http://tinyurl.com/7zgtdq3*
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From lists at woozy.com  Fri Dec  2 06:01:43 2011
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:01:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
In-Reply-To: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANv6dsC1OSU34L1P2d2Q7yQz1WF9s5jFNNES4uWTMRfDNzUtvg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4ED8CC37.6060309@woozy.com>

Here is Frank's alternator conversion tech tip on the old pdljmpr website:

http://pdljmpr.tripod.com/techin.htm#Alternator 
<http://pdljmpr.tripod.com/techin.htm#Electrical:>

HTH,

Robert


On 11/22/2011 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley wrote:
> Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what  the alternator that was
> on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask. Looked
> like a nice small unit.
>
> Kurt.

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  2 23:28:02 2011
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 01:28:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>

Since the list was quiet I figured no one would get too upset about an
off-topic post. My daughter, Jenny and her husband Paul, said the
first hellos to Zoe at about 9:30 PM. She is 19" long and weighed in
at 6 lb, 8 oz. Baby and mom are doing great!

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From rich_ball at mindspring.com  Fri Dec  2 23:33:07 2011
From: rich_ball at mindspring.com (Richard Ball)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 22:33:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EFDA076E19B24E8FB05853CD64B0ED54@RichandSusanPC>

Welcome to the Club.  Grandkids have a way of changing your life.  You will
have a blast.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of CosmicMag1380
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 10:28 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa

Since the list was quiet I figured no one would get too upset about an
off-topic post. My daughter, Jenny and her husband Paul, said the
first hellos to Zoe at about 9:30 PM. She is 19" long and weighed in
at 6 lb, 8 oz. Baby and mom are doing great!

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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From mark at bradakis.com  Fri Dec  2 23:33:23 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:33:23 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4ED9C2B3.8050701@bradakis.com>

Sweet!

mjb.

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Dec  2 23:42:33 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 06:42:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1665982609.257124.1322894553079.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

AS the man said ... welcome to the club and congratulations to the parents.
I have 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
My latest Grandchild, born this year, is also named Zoe <snap>

"Grandchildren are G*ds gift for not killing your own!"

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "CosmicMag1380" <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Since the list was quiet I figured no one would get too upset about an
> off-topic post. My daughter, Jenny and her husband Paul, said the
> first hellos to Zoe at about 9:30 PM. She is 19" long and weighed in
> at 6 lb, 8 oz. Baby and mom are doing great!

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sat Dec  3 10:04:29 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:04:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa
In-Reply-To: <1665982609.257124.1322894553079.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <1665982609.257124.1322894553079.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <8021348C-AA16-4C23-8A6C-0D650E1127AE@comcast.net>

You promise??

Lester

and congratulations!!



On Dec 3, 2011, at 12:42 AM, Dave KK7SS wrote:

> AS the man said ... welcome to the club and congratulations to the parents.
> I have 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
> My latest Grandchild, born this year, is also named Zoe <snap>
>
> "Grandchildren are G*ds gift for not killing your own!"
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- "CosmicMag1380" <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Since the list was quiet I figured no one would get too upset about an
>> off-topic post. My daughter, Jenny and her husband Paul, said the
>> first hellos to Zoe at about 9:30 PM. She is 19" long and weighed in
>> at 6 lb, 8 oz. Baby and mom are doing great!
> _______________________________________________
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sat Dec  3 10:21:15 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 09:21:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Truck Shocks
Message-ID: <1322932875.86360.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I'm looking to replace the shocks on my 2000 F150. Any recommendations?

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer
00 Ford F150

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 12:36:55 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:36:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx7--QsrQrbRTWvxk4YCDc6YG-WSk7fnaGkd2b9BMQ3RtqA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx7--QsrQrbRTWvxk4YCDc6YG-WSk7fnaGkd2b9BMQ3RtqA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVc55JNx3K7yUNVZ6oH8NfjeoEGodfc02t0go9wXgSmDig@mail.gmail.com>

I like this and I'll try it at school. If too big I'm design a smaller
circuit.

Lin

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> You can also click on the pdfs for instructions and parts list for
> similar products:
>
> http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1620.pdf
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Maybe something like this?
> > http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/Automotive/VEK3502.htm
> > Probably cheaper to source parts from a motion sensor flood light or
> > cheap motion sensing toy.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 12:38:19 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:38:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx791Z6nyK9n1og2+GBGN9a7MP=sZLdqSsgQ1Q9gBxmVUeQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx7_huvfpH82K7iFVOXS=Fwp8hQVKMmWso-hb3+s1PB3A2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEAAx791Z6nyK9n1og2+GBGN9a7MP=sZLdqSsgQ1Q9gBxmVUeQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf09rxFaSaxjJA8-iq-vxC13O4O02RWeOJpzsnG=WAFFw@mail.gmail.com>

Derf & List,
wow cool link tiny components too. I'll look into these too.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:36 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Passive IR stuff from the same site.
>
> http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/surv/ck209.htm
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Maybe something like this?
> > http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/Automotive/VEK3502.htm
> > Probably cheaper to source parts from a motion sensor flood light or
> > cheap motion sensing toy.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 12:39:29 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:39:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5OtTAQHNQcRL0_Shzji-3gveec3tKistk1ks8LgsOYFmrQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAMEj5OtTAQHNQcRL0_Shzji-3gveec3tKistk1ks8LgsOYFmrQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe8DUzNUaA+EYoauKVaJCyVG+-bupm_ZP1wOb6qwx7vsQ@mail.gmail.com>

Alan, & List,
too big unless for a lion ; )

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey, Lin.  If you really want to impress someone, build the circuit with
> vacuum tubes.  There're probably enough OFs on this list to come up with
> something that will work.
>
>  Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
>
> *Current:*
> 2006 Chebbie
> *Former:*
> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
> 1964 VW Type I
> 1967 VW Type II
> 1967 Rover 2000TC
> 1977 MG Midget
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > List,
> > Does anyone on the list have electronics experience that can help me
> with a
> > circuit I am trying to design for my class?
> >
> > I only have a fair amount of electronics experience so I'm not sure what
> > parts I need. I'm a shop certified teacher and CAD instructor so I'm
> > familiar with tools and schematics and have built electronic devices. I
> > haven't dabbled in electronics circuits in years so I'm not sure what
> parts
> > I need.
> >
> > I am trying to design a circuit (starting with breadboard) that will
> allow
> > a buzzer to buzz when another object comes close so it will have to be
> > wireless. Once I know what parts I need I'd like to make it as small as
> > possible perhaps 1/2.
> > Thanks Lin
> > _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 12:41:07 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:41:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <71491889.218896.1322670918660.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<71491889.218896.1322670918660.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe=kTLg9FzWFKTTLHTKBP2kMNUe0efWz_6+GubNq3G9ug@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Dave & List I am looking into ultrasonic circuits also, checking out
what Radio shack has now along with the suggestions here.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> I think the first item to be defined is "What is the other object made
> from?"
> Second item, at what distance?
> Or, in the words of an old panel game, "Animal, Vegetable or Mineral?"
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 12:44:03 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:44:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
In-Reply-To: <6C53C0DD692540958ACD773AD02FF78A@t60>
References: <CAL0QtVdNVBPj6wGyTF_S8MrPqXc2E_mghX7Se+9eNAh+5xervw@mail.gmail.com>
	<6C53C0DD692540958ACD773AD02FF78A@t60>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcR-rC+Ni_WHrN83+dBtbhQS+q=fNfrfhk6v5mVR7DZaw@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks it is for 2 foot distance and to keep new Sprite Cat from tackling
Stitches therefore both have to wear part of it.
Lin

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 3:30 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I can probably point you in the right direction.
> But I need to know how you want to detect when something is near, and how
> close is near?
>
> Keep in mind that there are also off the shelf solutions like the sensors
> you can buy that can turn on a light when a person walks in front of the
> sensor.
>
>
> http://compare.ebay.com/like/330378325716?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes
> &var=sbar
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/wireless-driveway-alert-system-93068.html
>
>
>
> http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100685859/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId
> =-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
>
>
> The above are less than $20.  Sure you want to re-invent the wheel on your
> breadboard at that price?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:42 AM
> To: Spridget list
> Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....electronics advice school project.
>
> List,
> Does anyone on the list have electronics experience that can help me with a
> circuit I am trying to design for my class?
>
> I only have a fair amount of electronics experience so I'm not sure what
> parts I need. I'm a shop certified teacher and CAD instructor so I'm
> familiar with tools and schematics and have built electronic devices. I
> haven't dabbled in electronics circuits in years so I'm not sure what parts
> I need.
>
> I am trying to design a circuit (starting with breadboard) that will allow
> a buzzer to buzz when another object comes close so it will have to be
> wireless. Once I know what parts I need I'd like to make it as small as
> possible perhaps 1/2.
> Thanks Lin
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 12:46:48 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:46:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video link
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVc-UU9SXziYC-dsCjK4Ghz6nuhrgfk5VMqju6SouiRcQg@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I don't need this Rivnut device but looked good and wanted to share. My
computer is too old to vide video right now but I think I get how it works,
Lin
http://www.cardinalcomponents.com/

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 13:21:09 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 12:21:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that collar
 I'm designing : (
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVc6OoskPy8D-XMoxab-GNToYwBfLh8zYxXdY3JS_yPoCg@mail.gmail.com>

List,
There is definatly something to be said about second opinions. I have stuck
with my vet for over 20 years now but wanting a cat only vet for a very
long time and I drive past one every day between my home and work. Last
year I was dealing with BB's (black cat) illness as you all know my vet was
on vacation (2 months) in which she had fill-in vets at his office, after
her teeth were pulled she only ate for a few days. The fill-in referred me
to the UBER expensive animal hospital and I had to put her down anyway
after 10K. It was a learning experience as I never had to put a pet down or
spend 10k on a pet.

Stitches the Cat who as you may recall a year ago was lost for 5 weeks
without thyroid meds and almost died But Stitches has lost her appetite and
getting thin. I thought it was because Sprite Kitty chases her and I'm in
the process of designing a duel cat collar to stop that which I'll still
design as our class project in design.

Again the vet is on vacation for 2 months now, nice fill-in vets but I
should have been concerned because they didn't weigh Stitches, but the good
news was she had a rotting tooth and they extracted it and said her
congestion was from the inflamation. But she still isn't eating much,
barely actually. Of course no follow up visit after surgery. I complained
Stitches was still sounding like she had a bad sinus cold, they gave me
antibiotics, and pills to stimulate eating. Note they knew the enlargement
on her neck was still there.

Last night Stitches slept with her nose "in" my ear. She was trying to tell
me she was getting worse and it was harder to breath, she sounded wheezy. I
finally went to that Feline Medical Center I wanted to use this morning
thinking this was it I have to put her down today and the vet said the
enlargement on her neck is pressing her treacha. I was prepared to put her
down today but I agreed on using the meds given to reduce the swelling and
improve her breathing and stimulate eating. I am grateful I got the second
opinion even if I have to put Stitches down. She is a great kitty who
really loves me (clings to me ever since found last year), but I don't want
her to suffer. They said use the predisone for 1 to 2 weeks but call with
an update during the week. If she isn't any better I'll put her down next
week. I'll do as I have done with her buddy BB and hold her till she is
gone : (

As sad as today was it was a good and somewhat hopeful day as I have wanted
to switch vets for years. Staying positive but prepared.

Lin

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 14:15:32 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 13:15:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pre-Mature TB Wear
Message-ID: <CAMyxPELcGmY1-VYWcVTbvfSAtREgR=T=RG_XDqCjmTq6Q3Cu=Q@mail.gmail.com>

Catching up to my Spridgets mails.  . and just to add my two cents.  On one
occasion I bought a T bearing from MOSS that fell apart like cheese.  Since
then I have sourced the older bearing.  .new in the box. . made in England
by way of eBay . . don't recall what I paid but it was low cost.  . 20
bucks, maybe closer to 30. .  but well worth it to find one of the older
bearings in comparison to the new ones offered by MOSS and others.  After
my experience with the MOSS bearing, I would never go that direction again.

Kirk

59 1275

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Dec  3 14:19:17 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 21:19:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa
In-Reply-To: <1322946805.75198.YahooMailClassic@web161401.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2005567719.261614.1322947157833.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I agree... how the heck can you know what to call the little tyke if you don't know yet what he/she looks like!
I raised 8 kids... all were named after we'd held the newborn. <G>

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Bob Walker" <spriteracer98 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hope she waits till birth to find out whats in the oven!

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Sat Dec  3 14:59:12 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 21:59:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video  link
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVc-UU9SXziYC-dsCjK4Ghz6nuhrgfk5VMqju6SouiRcQg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1454559630.261992.1322949552568.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I've used them on blind holes.
They work as advertised :)
NFI, etc..yada, yada.

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> List,
> 
> I don't need this Rivnut device but looked good and wanted to share.

> http://www.cardinalcomponents.com/

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 15:08:55 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 14:08:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC... I'm a 1st time Grampa
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Xq+0yDOf1hi3T=fu93CnV-5NzVzN=E9TJ0Xtp3sD7uurwiRg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVebkf7Q1pBfg55aH7DXyW2doN9jB8Qf=R2OV9mQ1JSdQQ@mail.gmail.com>

Great news. Happy grand-father-hood Kent!, take lots of video and still
photos they grow fast.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 10:28 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Since the list was quiet I figured no one would get too upset about an
> off-topic post. My daughter, Jenny and her husband Paul, said the
> first hellos to Zoe at about 9:30 PM. She is 19" long and weighed in
> at 6 lb, 8 oz. Baby and mom are doing great!
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
> _______________________________________________
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 15:10:23 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 14:10:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video  link
In-Reply-To: <1454559630.261992.1322949552568.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <CAL0QtVc-UU9SXziYC-dsCjK4Ghz6nuhrgfk5VMqju6SouiRcQg@mail.gmail.com>
	<1454559630.261992.1322949552568.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdG4FACEwi5Z-ZfTpXBp+VmJP3qLPLKoEgt-J6HLYX+YA@mail.gmail.com>

cool to hear Dave.
Lin

On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> I've used them on blind holes.
> They work as advertised :)
> NFI, etc..yada, yada.
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> > I don't need this Rivnut device but looked good and wanted to share.
>
> > http://www.cardinalcomponents.com/
> _______________________________________________
>
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Dec  3 15:16:04 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 17:16:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Truck Shocks
In-Reply-To: <1322932875.86360.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1322932875.86360.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1EB68ACD286A4FF1AFFD9459A21C9F2A@blackbox2>

I put KYB's on my 2003 Sport Trac.
They have lasted longer than the factory shocks, which is not saying too
much, since they did not make it to 30k.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael MacLean
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 12:21 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Truck Shocks

I'm looking to replace the shocks on my 2000 F150. Any recommendations?

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer
00 Ford F150
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 15:25:14 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 14:25:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pre-Mature TB Wear
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Is a T-bearing transmission bearing?
I'm still trying never to buy from MOSS as per Franks suggestion
: )
Good for you that you found it on ebay NOS from England?
Lin


On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Catching up to my Spridgets mails.  . and just to add my two cents.  On one
> occasion I bought a T bearing from MOSS that fell apart like cheese.  Since
> then I have sourced the older bearing.  .new in the box. . made in England
> by way of eBay . . don't recall what I paid but it was low cost.  . 20
> bucks, maybe closer to 30. .  but well worth it to find one of the older
> bearings in comparison to the new ones offered by MOSS and others.  After
> my experience with the MOSS bearing, I would never go that direction again.
>
> Kirk
>
> 59 1275
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 15:28:17 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 14:28:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks alternator???
In-Reply-To: <4ED8CC37.6060309@woozy.com>
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Someday I will print all Frank & Paul A's tips and put them in a binder
next to my Spridget books : )
LIn

On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 5:01 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> Here is Frank's alternator conversion tech tip on the old pdljmpr website:
>
> http://pdljmpr.tripod.com/techin.htm#Alternator
> <http://pdljmpr.tripod.com/techin.htm#Electrical:>
>
> HTH,
>
> Robert
>
>
> On 11/22/2011 10:03 AM, Kurt Appley wrote:
> > Wondering if Frankie or someone can tell me what  the alternator that was
> > on Franks sprite at 'Midget 50' came off of----never thought to ask.
> Looked
> > like a nice small unit.
> >
> > Kurt.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 15:36:02 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 14:36:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] AH bargain in 1969 - AKA Cars I wish I had  bought
In-Reply-To: <086c01ccb04d$f752a260$e5f7e720$@austin.rr.com>
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Wow what a tragic accident. I wouldn't want that car.
Lin

On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM, Jim Seippel <aseippel at austin.rr.com> wrote:

>
> http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/12/01/racing-car-involved-in-84-deaths-t
> o-be-auctioned/?test=faces
>
>
>
> Here is a car that was a real bargain in 1969
>
> Jim
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From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Dec  3 15:38:23 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:38:23 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Pre-Mature TB Wear
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	<CAL0QtVcOLxFCWqGouSkLh1zHCbxSTdOz2PdOBQm-NyKBz8LEKA@mail.gmail.com>
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Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> Is a T-bearing transmission bearing?
>

He's referring to the clutch throwout bearing.

mjb.

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sat Dec  3 15:45:22 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 14:45:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Truck Shocks
In-Reply-To: <1EB68ACD286A4FF1AFFD9459A21C9F2A@blackbox2>
References: <1322932875.86360.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1EB68ACD286A4FF1AFFD9459A21C9F2A@blackbox2>
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My F150 has 145,000 miles on it with the original factory shocks.  They have
been alright up to recently that I noticed the steering was all over the place
on the freeway.  I also felt the right front wheel bounce a little too much
when I hit a pothole.  You can't do a normal test of bouncing the corner of
the vehicle to see if it springs right back like on your family sedan.  A
pickup truck is sprung too hard.  In any case, I'm leaning towards the
Bilstein shocks.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer
00 F150

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 3, 2011, at 14:16, "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I put KYB's on my 2003 Sport Trac.
> They have lasted longer than the factory shocks, which is not saying too
> much, since they did not make it to 30k.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael MacLean
> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 12:21 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Truck Shocks
>
> I'm looking to replace the shocks on my 2000 F150. Any recommendations?
>
> Mike MacLean
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> 56 BN2
> 02 Heritage Springer
> 00 Ford F150
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From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Dec  3 15:45:59 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:45:59 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that
 collar I'm designing : (
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Sorry to hear about your kitties.  I'm an avid cat lover, have two in the
house currently.

Seems to me though, the spridget list would be the LAST place
you'd get sympathy for a cat ;-)

mjb.

From herby at herbytoys.com  Sat Dec  3 15:56:46 2011
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 14:56:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Truck Shocks
In-Reply-To: <514FA685-EE0E-4750-8C1E-50A1D6C48DCF@att.net>
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	<514FA685-EE0E-4750-8C1E-50A1D6C48DCF@att.net>
Message-ID: <75BC8FB65C8548379FA147B90314B229@HERBYZ>

I second the Bilstein's. I put them on my Dakota and am quite happy with
them. The ride actually improved. I put them on at about 68K. They replaced
the factory shocks, one of which was blown out (leaking).

Herby
62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy)
00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com


My F150 has 145,000 miles on it with the original factory shocks.  They have
been alright up to recently that I noticed the steering was all over the
place
on the freeway.  I also felt the right front wheel bounce a little too much
when I hit a pothole.  You can't do a normal test of bouncing the corner of
the vehicle to see if it springs right back like on your family sedan.  A
pickup truck is sprung too hard.  In any case, I'm leaning towards the
Bilstein shocks.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer
00 F150

Sent from my iPhone

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 16:03:51 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 15:03:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that
 collar I'm designing : (
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Haha, actually I have gotten loads of support from the list regarding
kitties. I must thank the list for being so helpful in February when I was
stuck in my house with 3 feet of snow and my daily driver in the shop it
was the list that gave me so much support to get through putting my other
kitty down.
Thanks for the support Mark ; )
Lin

On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 2:45 PM, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:

> Sorry to hear about your kitties.  I'm an avid cat lover, have two in the
> house currently.
>
> Seems to me though, the spridget list would be the LAST place
> you'd get sympathy for a cat ;-)
>
> mjb.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 16:04:58 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 15:04:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pre-Mature TB Wear
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thanks ; )
Lin

On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:

> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
>> Is a T-bearing transmission bearing?
>>
>>
> He's referring to the clutch throwout bearing.
>
> mjb.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 16:27:26 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 17:27:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video  link
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HF has one.  I've made one from a hand riveter and used the HF unit, too.

http://www.harborfreight.com/45-piece-threaded-insert-riveter-kit-1210.html

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec  3 16:37:32 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:37:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video   link
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Message-ID: <CAFFF2BC.1DA79%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

That's a very expensive tool.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec  3 16:52:47 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:52:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video   link
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx78EhkGMwV49Z7f+6FZKasO39+kHKgzOaavug65rL3p_jQ@mail.gmail.com>
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> HF has one.  I've made one from a hand riveter and used the HF unit, too.
Yeah, but the video was for the $2500 electric tool. The pneumatic guns are
a little less, but still well over a grand. The HF model is pretty useless
for steel rivnuts. There are some big manual tools for around $700 that work
OK, but they still hurt if you have to do a bunch. It seems like $2000 is
the bottom line for anything that'll install them on a regular basis. I
never find them used either.
BZ

From bkitterer at me.com  Sat Dec  3 17:31:40 2011
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:31:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video link
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References: <CAFFF64F.1DA7C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <71FD0440-6229-4CE7-B006-2E3E74F1FFD9@me.com>

Unless you are going to use them with thick metal, greater 1/8 inch non- Al, you can just use a screw and washers to pull them in place.  I used a couple of these from electronic chassis parts on the back of the BE to hold the rear license plate

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 3, 2011, at 3:52 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

>> HF has one.  I've made one from a hand riveter and used the HF unit, too.
> Yeah, but the video was for the $2500 electric tool. The pneumatic guns are
> a little less, but still well over a grand. The HF model is pretty useless
> for steel rivnuts. There are some big manual tools for around $700 that work
> OK, but they still hurt if you have to do a bunch. It seems like $2000 is
> the bottom line for anything that'll install them on a regular basis. I
> never find them used either.
> BZ
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 18:20:40 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 19:20:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video  link
In-Reply-To: <71FD0440-6229-4CE7-B006-2E3E74F1FFD9@me.com>
References: <CAFFF64F.1DA7C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<71FD0440-6229-4CE7-B006-2E3E74F1FFD9@me.com>
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In my experience using a screw to set them doesn't work very well at
all, at least not with the 10-32 Aluminum inserts.  I tinker with
surplus military generators and some have 10-32 threaded inserts used
to mount panels.  Trying to set the inserts the military uses with a
screw is useless.  I was able to make a tool from a HF hand riveter
and a 10-32 screw that would draw the inserts up nice and tight.  For
light duty or infrequent use Aluminum threaded inserts are fine, but
if you want heavy duty use and/or frequent use then you will need
steel inserts and a good setting tool.

On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
> Unless you are going to use them with thick metal, greater 1/8 inch non- Al,
you can just use a screw and washers to pull them in place.  I used a couple
of these from electronic chassis parts on the back of the BE to hold the rear
license plate

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sat Dec  3 21:00:48 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:00:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>

Some of you have met my 13 year old son Peter,
He's been involved in a robotics team this year, meeting 2 or 3 times a
week.
They had their regional competition today, and they did well.
Their team is going to the State competition in January!
Part of the competition is presentation, part is teamwork, a part is for
design and the fourth part is where they have their robots run through a
series of tasks.
Their robot performed in the high middle area, but the other three parts
were excellent and they won for best presentation.
Peter created a robot just for the presentation that they called the "Watch
Bot".
It has a video camera and the idea is that it can move about in a kitchen
recording things that can be viewed in order to improve things.
This year's challenge is food related illnesses.
Just a little proud dad time here, oh and his mother is very pleased too.

Rick Bastedo

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Dec  3 21:07:45 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 22:07:45 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <64492.173.123.44.18.1322971665.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Way cool!  Way to go Steve!!  Now you can spy on dad.  Soon you'll have
one driving a Spridget.....wait, wait....We want to drive them.  One could
race against White trash and Ron!

Good luck in the competition.

Dave W.



> Some of you have met my 13 year old son Peter,
> He's been involved in a robotics team this year, meeting 2 or 3 times a
> week.
> They had their regional competition today, and they did well.
> Their team is going to the State competition in January!
> Part of the competition is presentation, part is teamwork, a part is for
> design and the fourth part is where they have their robots run through a
> series of tasks.
> Their robot performed in the high middle area, but the other three parts
> were excellent and they won for best presentation.
> Peter created a robot just for the presentation that they called the
> "Watch
> Bot".
> It has a video camera and the idea is that it can move about in a kitchen
> recording things that can be viewed in order to improve things.
> This year's challenge is food related illnesses.
> Just a little proud dad time here, oh and his mother is very pleased too.
>
> Rick Bastedo

From lmacy at mac.com  Sun Dec  4 07:28:07 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:28:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that
 collar I'm designing : (
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	<4EDAA6A7.4070501@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <F29ADC1C-AFF6-4186-8243-F13560FEA34A@mac.com>

I definitely support cats!! 

They make great wheel chocks and car polishers!! And for that tough to get at exhaust cleaning, indispensable!!

 
On Dec 3, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Mark J Bradakis wrote:

> Sorry to hear about your kitties.  I'm an avid cat lover, have two in the
> house currently.
> 
> Seems to me though, the spridget list would be the LAST place
> you'd get sympathy for a cat ;-)
> 
> mjb.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 07:38:57 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 06:38:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite on Ebay quick question on his restoration
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfs+S+ZXjeK85Mg3vJ7YTs-b5Jc+H7ZnvhJAVaytFXqZg@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I was looking at the restoration of this 62 Sprite on ebay and I was
wondering if any 62 Sprites had vinyl on the top of the doors? My Sprite
has the aluminum trim without vinyl covering on it, and my dash aluminum
trim is vinyl covered in black. Really pretty example, motivates me to
possibly repaint Pinky : )
Lin

link
*http://tinyurl.com/7jrfg9j
*Item number: 250941931879
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 08:17:06 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 07:17:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that
 collar I'm designing : (
In-Reply-To: <F29ADC1C-AFF6-4186-8243-F13560FEA34A@mac.com>
References: <CAL0QtVc6OoskPy8D-XMoxab-GNToYwBfLh8zYxXdY3JS_yPoCg@mail.gmail.com>
	<4EDAA6A7.4070501@bradakis.com>
	<F29ADC1C-AFF6-4186-8243-F13560FEA34A@mac.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd3uY4ch0WtV3uG7Ft4zePMYjFP7d4LDs3yD802XyDA1g@mail.gmail.com>

Well see they are good for something...wink.
You're a sick puppy Larry but that's what I like about you.
Lin

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 6:28 AM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

> I definitely support cats!!
>
> They make great wheel chocks and car polishers!! And for that tough to get
> at exhaust cleaning, indispensable!!
>
>
> On Dec 3, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Mark J Bradakis wrote:
>
> > Sorry to hear about your kitties.  I'm an avid cat lover, have two in the
> > house currently.
> >
> > Seems to me though, the spridget list would be the LAST place
> > you'd get sympathy for a cat ;-)
> >
> > mjb.
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> macy at upenn.edu
> Senior IT Program Director
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
> The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed
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> yourself.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 08:30:07 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 07:30:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfy3O02bCm3dfMt2HP_ndAJeYORuA_OGTFee67Qg0N6Ww@mail.gmail.com>

Wow way to go Peter! Rick what is the name of the competition?
Lin

On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Some of you have met my 13 year old son Peter,
> He's been involved in a robotics team this year, meeting 2 or 3 times a
> week.
> They had their regional competition today, and they did well.
> Their team is going to the State competition in January!
> Part of the competition is presentation, part is teamwork, a part is for
> design and the fourth part is where they have their robots run through a
> series of tasks.
> Their robot performed in the high middle area, but the other three parts
> were excellent and they won for best presentation.
> Peter created a robot just for the presentation that they called the "Watch
> Bot".
> It has a video camera and the idea is that it can move about in a kitchen
> recording things that can be viewed in order to improve things.
> This year's challenge is food related illnesses.
> Just a little proud dad time here, oh and his mother is very pleased too.
>
> Rick Bastedo
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Dec  4 08:42:36 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:42:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that
 collar I'm designing : (
In-Reply-To: <F29ADC1C-AFF6-4186-8243-F13560FEA34A@mac.com>
References: <CAL0QtVc6OoskPy8D-XMoxab-GNToYwBfLh8zYxXdY3JS_yPoCg@mail.gmail.com>
	<4EDAA6A7.4070501@bradakis.com>
	<F29ADC1C-AFF6-4186-8243-F13560FEA34A@mac.com>
Message-ID: <5722DCAE42564EB992B07091F34E519F@Home>

>I definitely support cats!!  They make great wheel chocks and car 
>polishers!! And for that tough to get at exhaust cleaning, indispensable!!

No Rabelaisian applications?

Anon. 

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 09:14:05 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:14:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC Rivnut cool product with video  link
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx79--Aq1ZVH==WFOAThWZQ9FAy2ffGf-rEh7JF4Niacikg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAFFF64F.1DA7C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<71FD0440-6229-4CE7-B006-2E3E74F1FFD9@me.com>
	<CAEAAx79--Aq1ZVH==WFOAThWZQ9FAy2ffGf-rEh7JF4Niacikg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdrQA0h4ckYiVCVv_RZ_ExAT7m4uYykk-kDZeS-XMj8yg@mail.gmail.com>

Billy & List I'm still scratching my head at the price you mentioned
because I see a starter kit for $75.00. I'm going to order this kit for my
Robotics club arsenal : )

Link here scroll down for the $75. kit:

http://www.cardinalcomponents.com/rivnutkits.html

I saw this product when reading a post on another car forum I'm involved
with. The coolest thing mentioned on the thread was that folks in the UK
who have vintage buses like mine will screw on the belly-pans designed for
the sunroof bus so they can keep the chassis rust free. Apparently they
take them off once a year and spray rust preventive materials inside,
probably Waxoil.

Post is here;

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=490269&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Lin

On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 5:20 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> In my experience using a screw to set them doesn't work very well at
> all, at least not with the 10-32 Aluminum inserts.  I tinker with
> surplus military generators and some have 10-32 threaded inserts used
> to mount panels.  Trying to set the inserts the military uses with a
> screw is useless.  I was able to make a tool from a HF hand riveter
> and a 10-32 screw that would draw the inserts up nice and tight.  For
> light duty or infrequent use Aluminum threaded inserts are fine, but
> if you want heavy duty use and/or frequent use then you will need
> steel inserts and a good setting tool.
>
> On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
> > Unless you are going to use them with thick metal, greater 1/8 inch non-
> Al, you can just use a screw and washers to pull them in place.  I used a
> couple of these from electronic chassis parts on the back of the BE to hold
> the rear license plate

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 09:16:12 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:16:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that
 collar I'm designing : (
In-Reply-To: <5722DCAE42564EB992B07091F34E519F@Home>
References: <CAL0QtVc6OoskPy8D-XMoxab-GNToYwBfLh8zYxXdY3JS_yPoCg@mail.gmail.com>
	<4EDAA6A7.4070501@bradakis.com>
	<F29ADC1C-AFF6-4186-8243-F13560FEA34A@mac.com>
	<5722DCAE42564EB992B07091F34E519F@Home>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdj5YM6_rC4HPCoT_uC=Q5J-ugZ9Qs4udtdMwd2WLYkcg@mail.gmail.com>

I had to look that up ....hahahaha
Lin

link here:

http://www.schillerinstitute.org/fid_97-01/004_rabelaisian.html

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> I definitely support cats!!  They make great wheel chocks and car
>> polishers!! And for that tough to get at exhaust cleaning, indispensable!!
>>
>
> No Rabelaisian applications?
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 09:29:50 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:29:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC .... Stitches the Cat is feeling better, no
 wheel chocks yet ; )
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfSrLQCz5mFmdnJ=2T=Q+89pLJS+QcpMms1NiSe95myDA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Just wanted to let those of you who are drooling for kitty wheel chocks,
know that Stitches the Cat is breathing better & eating & pooping a bit
with her new meds (steroids). I'm hopeful but realistic for a 14 year old
cat with health issues. But being she should have died in the summer of
2010 when she was lost for 5 weeks and no thyroid meds she is one very
determined to live kitty.

So no wheel chocks yet ; )

BTW Ryan, while still in the design stage on that cat collar setup for 2
cats who don't get along try a laser light. I just borrowed one and
surprizingly Sprite Kat was totally distracted that she didn't go near
Stitches. Give it a try till I get this collar made.

Lin

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  4 09:34:30 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:34:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1323016470.62772.YahooMailNeo@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Congratulations Rick. From experience, I know there are few things more
pleasing to a gear-head dad than when his son exhibits great promise in
creativity and mechanical aptitude. You've helped to guide him into becoming
another gear-head! Way to go! Sometimes I think we're an increasingly rare
breed, then kids like your son (and mine) come along and things don't look so
bad.
David Booker (another proud dad)
Long Island

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Dec  4 09:46:38 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:46:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Stitches the Cat may not need that
 collar I'm designing : (
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVd3uY4ch0WtV3uG7Ft4zePMYjFP7d4LDs3yD802XyDA1g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVc6OoskPy8D-XMoxab-GNToYwBfLh8zYxXdY3JS_yPoCg@mail.gmail.com>
	<4EDAA6A7.4070501@bradakis.com>
	<F29ADC1C-AFF6-4186-8243-F13560FEA34A@mac.com>
	<CAL0QtVd3uY4ch0WtV3uG7Ft4zePMYjFP7d4LDs3yD802XyDA1g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EDBA3EE.2020102@justbrits.com>

<< Well see they are good for something...wink.
You're a sick puppy Larry but that's what I like about you. >>

Let's see.  She "claim" to "miss" our friend from Toms River but
FORGETS the Greatest Chock Model off ALL time and has the
audacity to call the esteemed Dr, Macy "...a sick puppy." !?!

WTF Lin, WTF ?!?!?!?    And BTW;  Tsk, tsk ?!?!?!?!

Me

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Dec  4 09:49:56 2011
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:49:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
Message-ID: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>

Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?

Larry Miller

From eric.t.cartman at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 09:52:04 2011
From: eric.t.cartman at gmail.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:52:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "Interesting read"`<G> !
In-Reply-To: <4ED7A59E.8020502@justbrits.com>
References: <4ED7A59E.8020502@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <CAJX-WcUPJa+nczjiEM+Lz_=A7XhRFz8a48hVoavQ9odqgoyTzw@mail.gmail.com>

I drive by there several times a month on my trips to Houston.  Maybe
I should drop in and see if I can get a test drive on the track they
have out back. :)

Greg Gowins
Driftwood, TX

On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>
wrote:
> <quote>
>
> Sealy, Texas-based Hennessey Performance has introduced an open-top
> version of its 1200 hp Venom GT
> for the low, low price of just $1.1 million. Yes, $1.1 million. And
> yes, 1200 hp.
>
> Read more:
>
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/11/30/275-mph-convertible-from-texas/?goo
gle_editors_picks=true#ixzz1fIYGCIAA
>
> </quote>
>
> or: *http://tinyurl.com/7zgtdq3*
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 09:52:26 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:52:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfy3O02bCm3dfMt2HP_ndAJeYORuA_OGTFee67Qg0N6Ww@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAL0QtVfy3O02bCm3dfMt2HP_ndAJeYORuA_OGTFee67Qg0N6Ww@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcKBNJhbXnXGo04Lu=Ogr86TNgziAfmpZ_XUkyS_tZU=hg@mail.gmail.com>

It's the FLL.

>From the website:


   - FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a robotic competition developed for middle
   school age students.
   - Our goals are to inspire students to take an interest in science and
   technology and begin considering these fields as a career.
   - There are three primary activities:1) Build and program a small robot
   to accomplish various challenges, 2) Investigate a research topic and
   present findings at the tournament, and 3) Build a team around FLL Core
   Values.


   - FLL Teams are 3-10 kids who are in the age range of 9 to 14 years of
   age.
   - Teams form in schools, clubs, and neighborhood groups. No requirements
   on affiliation
   - Teams need at least 1 adult coach/mentor. Two are recommended
   - There were 240 teams in the state of Washington for the 2010 season



On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Wow way to go Peter! Rick what is the name of the competition?
> Lin

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Dec  4 10:07:57 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:07:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcKBNJhbXnXGo04Lu=Ogr86TNgziAfmpZ_XUkyS_tZU=hg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAL0QtVfy3O02bCm3dfMt2HP_ndAJeYORuA_OGTFee67Qg0N6Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcKBNJhbXnXGo04Lu=Ogr86TNgziAfmpZ_XUkyS_tZU=hg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EDBA8ED.7020506@justbrits.com>

CONGRATS Peter [and PROUD Dad <G>] ! ! !

<< On 12/4/2011 10:52 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
- There were 240 teams in the state of Washington for the 2010 season >>

So "Nationals", Rick ?!? >VBF? !?!

Ed

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 10:12:00 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:12:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>
References: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7988sQAYbi0H0=Tv_8x2VuDVagebsysNQxo+u61YoKaTQ@mail.gmail.com>

Don't think so.


On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller
<millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
> Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?
>
> Larry Miller

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  4 10:22:22 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 09:22:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
Message-ID: <1323019342.81460.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Scroll down to the middle of this thread to see an unusual bugeye fastback
hardtop from the UK:  http://tinyurl.com/7az783r
Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Dec  4 10:24:36 2011
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 09:24:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx7988sQAYbi0H0=Tv_8x2VuDVagebsysNQxo+u61YoKaTQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>,
	<CAEAAx7988sQAYbi0H0=Tv_8x2VuDVagebsysNQxo+u61YoKaTQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W5838161924EE86A7AEFE0ECAB40@phx.gbl>

No but an MGA one will (same one as Sprite)

> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:12:00 -0600
> From: derf247 at gmail.com
> To: millerls at ado13.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Starter
>
> Don't think so.
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller
> <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
> > Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?
> >
> > Larry Miller
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From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  4 10:35:18 2011
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 09:35:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W5838161924EE86A7AEFE0ECAB40@phx.gbl>
References: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>,
	<CAEAAx7988sQAYbi0H0=Tv_8x2VuDVagebsysNQxo+u61YoKaTQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT123-W5838161924EE86A7AEFE0ECAB40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1323020118.64183.YahooMailNeo@web39414.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So will one from a Spitfire!!


________________________________
From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
To: 
Cc: spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Starter

No but an MGA one will (same one as Sprite)

> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:12:00 -0600
> From: derf247 at gmail.com
> To: millerls at ado13.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Starter
>
> Don't think so.
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller
> <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
> > Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?
> >
> > Larry Miller
> _______________________________________________

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Dec  4 10:41:14 2011
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (kgb at frontiernet.net)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:41:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC .... Stitches the Cat is feeling
 better, no wheel chocks yet ; )
In-Reply-To: <1926330965.849577.1323020240657.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <475371696.849610.1323020474554.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>

Since Lin's good kitty is showing signs of improvement, I would like to offer a wheel chock to a home that needs one. His name is Clyde, he weighs 22 pounds, and always must be in the middle of whatever is being done. 

A few minutes ago he wrote a nice long letter in what appeared to be Farsi, to numerous unknown friends, and hit send before I was able to remove him from the keyboard. When he finally deigned to jump off the computer, he took my Pepsi with him, spilling it all over my end table and the bills I had set out to pay tonight. Not only that, he drowned a full pack of cigarettes and my lucky lighter. 

Sometime during the night he opened and scattered a big bag of soda cans that I was saving for the animal relief folks to recycle to fund low cost spays & neuters.

His only redeeming features are a loud, near constant purr, and a love of being cuddled.

Kate

----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 8:29:50 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC .... Stitches the Cat is feeling better, no wheel chocks yet ; )

List,
Just wanted to let those of you who are drooling for kitty wheel chocks,
know that Stitches the Cat is breathing better & eating & pooping a bit
with her new meds (steroids). I'm hopeful but realistic for a 14 year old
cat with health issues. But being she should have died in the summer of
2010 when she was lost for 5 weeks and no thyroid meds she is one very
determined to live kitty.

So no wheel chocks yet ; )

BTW Ryan, while still in the design stage on that cat collar setup for 2
cats who don't get along try a laser light. I just borrowed one and
surprizingly Sprite Kat was totally distracted that she didn't go near
Stitches. Give it a try till I get this collar made.

Lin
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Dec  4 11:34:43 2011
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 13:34:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite on Ebay quick question on his restoration
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVfs+S+ZXjeK85Mg3vJ7YTs-b5Jc+H7ZnvhJAVaytFXqZg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVfs+S+ZXjeK85Mg3vJ7YTs-b5Jc+H7ZnvhJAVaytFXqZg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <241D8AAC-C1B9-4736-9899-585D6E9F3319@chartermi.net>

Lin,

The HAN7 Sprite was introduced in late 1962 and did indeed have vinyl on the
top of the doors.   It also came with a padded roll on the top and bottom of
the dash instead of the earlier simple vinyl covering.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Dec 4, 2011, at 9:38 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> List,
> I was looking at the restoration of this 62 Sprite on ebay and I was
> wondering if any 62 Sprites had vinyl on the top of the doors? My Sprite
> has the aluminum trim without vinyl covering on it, and my dash aluminum
> trim is vinyl covered in black. Really pretty example, motivates me to
> possibly repaint Pinky : )
> Lin
>
> link
> *http://tinyurl.com/7jrfg9j
> *Item number: 250941931879

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 12:47:03 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:47:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peter's Robotics team
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLn=__1hVye5-wNHou9YErbD7unCq7JCzQ9sbstwnbnJA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks!!

RE: "Nationals" ... We are not getting ahead of ourselves just yet.
This is a rookie team and most of the guys have never competed at any
organized activity before.

The guys need to practice and they need to (IMHO) learn to use a lot more
teamwork on the mechanical portion of the competition.
They practiced tagging out and in and letting others work but when it came
to the competition the first two guys in there just stayed in and tried to
do it all themselves.

The rules are such that only two members of a team can be up at the robot
"corral" at a time. Everyone else must stay behind the line a few feet away.
Naturally if there are 6 tasks to do and there are six guys it makes sense
for teams of two to tackle two tasks each, practice them till perfect and
let the other teams of two up when their tasks are complete.

In reality however the first two guys tend to want to stick it out and do
it all themselves rather than tag out and let others work.
This (IMHO) is not a recipe for success, and it definitely showed during
the competition.
I have to somehow get this suggestion across to the coaches, and that may
prove difficult since it's the main coach's son who is the one who is doing
it.

Rick (diplomacy isn't my strongest attribute) Bastedo

_________________________
From: "\" Just Brits \" Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team

CONGRATS Peter [and PROUD Dad <G>] ! ! !

<< On 12/4/2011 10:52 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
- There were 240 teams in the state of Washington for the 2010 season >>

So "Nationals", Rick ?!? >VBF? !?!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Dec  4 14:01:16 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:01:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W5838161924EE86A7AEFE0ECAB40@phx.gbl>
References: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>,
	<CAEAAx7988sQAYbi0H0=Tv_8x2VuDVagebsysNQxo+u61YoKaTQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT123-W5838161924EE86A7AEFE0ECAB40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4EDBDF9C.4010702@justbrits.com>

Anybody gots Original Lucas Part # ??

<< On 12/4/2011 11:24 AM, Bill Masquelier wrote:
     No but an MGA one will (same one as Sprite) >>

My "that/those kinda" books are IN Storage <F> or
I would look myself <G><G><G> ! !        TIA


Ed
1]  Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com
2]  Please visit Frank C.'s site at: www.spritenut.com
     Article(s) and/or pictures REQUESTED !

From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Dec  4 14:12:26 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:12:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <4EDBDF9C.4010702@justbrits.com>
References: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>,
	<CAEAAx7988sQAYbi0H0=Tv_8x2VuDVagebsysNQxo+u61YoKaTQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<SNT123-W5838161924EE86A7AEFE0ECAB40@phx.gbl>
	<4EDBDF9C.4010702@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4EDBE23A.60106@bradakis.com>

A number of the Lucas starters from that time period are all the same,
with the exception of the endplate, different plates being used to
fit different bolt patterns on the block.  One could take a working
starter from one application and swap out the endplate from a broken
Spridget unit.

mjb.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Dec  4 14:32:03 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 15:32:03 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <64492.173.123.44.18.1322971665.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<64492.173.123.44.18.1322971665.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <64788.173.109.161.211.1323034323.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

DUH, meant Peter.  old man brain f**t.

> Way cool!  Way to go Steve!!  Now you can spy on dad.  Soon you'll have
> one driving a Spridget.....wait, wait....We want to drive them.  One could
> race against White trash and Ron!
>
> Good luck in the competition.
>
> Dave W.
>
>
>
>> Some of you have met my 13 year old son Peter,
>> He's been involved in a robotics team this year, meeting 2 or 3 times a
>> week.
>> They had their regional competition today, and they did well.
>> Their team is going to the State competition in January!
>> Part of the competition is presentation, part is teamwork, a part is for
>> design and the fourth part is where they have their robots run through a
>> series of tasks.
>> Their robot performed in the high middle area, but the other three parts
>> were excellent and they won for best presentation.
>> Peter created a robot just for the presentation that they called the
>> "Watch
>> Bot".
>> It has a video camera and the idea is that it can move about in a
>> kitchen
>> recording things that can be viewed in order to improve things.
>> This year's challenge is food related illnesses.
>> Just a little proud dad time here, oh and his mother is very pleased
>> too.
>>
>> Rick Bastedo
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  4 15:41:39 2011
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 14:41:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheeler Dealers
Message-ID: <1323038499.63752.androidMobile@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Doing a Buggy right now on wheeler dealers on Velocity channel.


Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Dec  4 15:54:22 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 14:54:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <64788.173.109.161.211.1323034323.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <CABWjhc+UkZFGtSJTtAu0KxhOnz8J8pL7=w9fme1q8ooepGOy-Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<64492.173.123.44.18.1322971665.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<64788.173.109.161.211.1323034323.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcKNCkhXFLg2C=6Hb0d2Y1XXpo3oew1jjofOrwvWdJSJ5w@mail.gmail.com>

Gee, glad I don't know what that's like... ;)

Here are some pictures of the event, I've tagged Peter in some of them -
run mouse over to see (maybe).
I have also uploaded several videos, reduced to 480p in order to play on
"normal" internet connections.
Included are one practice session, the three competition runs and the
awards ceremony.

For the videos see the last 5 files here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106121126121790278619/RoboticsCompetitionDec32011

Rick (sure you got enough pics??) Bastedo


On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM, <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> DUH, meant Peter.  old man brain f**t.

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  4 17:33:55 2011
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 16:33:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Address for 2012 Spridget Calendar
Message-ID: <1323045235.1903.YahooMailNeo@web160304.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Could someone repost the 2012 Spridget Calendar address once again. Thanks.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Dec  4 21:24:16 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 23:24:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
In-Reply-To: <1323019342.81460.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1323019342.81460.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2815061DCDFC4A8AA559FD8A68E89C5B@blackbox2>

The heck with the Sprite top..
I like that link just for the vintage Cheetah pictures!

That's a muscle car that I wouldn't mind killing myself in.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:22 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop

Scroll down to the middle of this thread to see an unusual bugeye fastback
hardtop from the UK:  http://tinyurl.com/7az783r
Rick

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 07:37:41 2011
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:37:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC
Message-ID: <005001ccb35b$739d0d50$5ad727f0$@com>

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/05/world/asia/japan-expensive-car-crash/index
.html?hpt=hp_t3

 

Neil Anderson

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 04:25:32 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 03:25:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] I can't joke about wheel chock right now.
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd7Hi0fqUCxSxixGYthiQ8Mf79F_PwnU1H1Hvr-rGNWNQ@mail.gmail.com>

I'm going to have to refrain from wheel chocks right now because Stitches
has had a really difficult night. Her breathing was aweful and I need to be
strong and make that decision to let her go soon. I cried as badly as when
I found out my mothers cancer surgery was not successful, and knew her end
was near. I suppose that I am lucky to know what is going on because it is
always IMO harder to not know and making decisions on the unknown is
stressful.

I decited to give her an early dose of steroids and she ate some breakfast
but I don't want her to suffer therefore I need to workout my decision
within the time frame that the new vet is available. I believe she make
housecalls but I don't want to call her in the middle of the night as I
want her to be able to have a sharp mind for her other patients.
Trying to stay strong, thanks for all the sweet off list messages of
support.

Lin

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Dec  5 08:29:03 2011
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 07:29:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC
In-Reply-To: <005001ccb35b$739d0d50$5ad727f0$@com>
References: <005001ccb35b$739d0d50$5ad727f0$@com>
Message-ID: <1323098943.46495.YahooMailRC@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This is what happens when you get stupid people behind the wheel of a car or in 
this case a whole squad of them.

In reality, there is nowhere to safely drive this class of car safely at it's 
limits, and obviously these clowns were over the limit.

Maybe they should be sentenced to driving a Prius.

jay




________________________________
From: Neil Anderson <neilandcustom at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, December 5, 2011 9:37:41 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/05/world/asia/japan-expensive-car-crash/index
.html?hpt=hp_t3

From nory1 at roadrunner.com  Mon Dec  5 10:21:21 2011
From: nory1 at roadrunner.com (nory1 at roadrunner.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:21:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I can't joke about wheel chock right now.
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVd7Hi0fqUCxSxixGYthiQ8Mf79F_PwnU1H1Hvr-rGNWNQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20111205172122.4KZ1P.3408.root@cdptpa-web22-z01>

Aw...  I'm so sorry.  That is a very difficult, but loving, decision to make.  


---- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote: 
> I'm going to have to refrain from wheel chocks right now because Stitches
> has had a really difficult night. Her breathing was aweful and I need to be
> strong and make that decision to let her go soon. I cried as badly as when
> I found out my mothers cancer surgery was not successful, and knew her end
> was near. I suppose that I am lucky to know what is going on because it is
> always IMO harder to not know and making decisions on the unknown is
> stressful.
> 
> I decited to give her an early dose of steroids and she ate some breakfast
> but I don't want her to suffer therefore I need to workout my decision
> within the time frame that the new vet is available. I believe she make
> housecalls but I don't want to call her in the middle of the night as I
> want her to be able to have a sharp mind for her other patients.
> Trying to stay strong, thanks for all the sweet off list messages of
> support.
> 
> Lin
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From crashman at genevaonline.com  Mon Dec  5 10:41:53 2011
From: crashman at genevaonline.com (Tim michnay)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:41:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC
In-Reply-To: <1323098943.46495.YahooMailRC@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <005001ccb35b$739d0d50$5ad727f0$@com>
	<1323098943.46495.YahooMailRC@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002201ccb375$2e391460$8aab3d20$@com>

Ron S.????  Not in Japan, I hope!!!

Sorry, it was just too easy....

Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 9:29 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC

This is what happens when you get stupid people behind the wheel of a car or
in 
this case a whole squad of them.

In reality, there is nowhere to safely drive this class of car safely at
it's 
limits, and obviously these clowns were over the limit.

Maybe they should be sentenced to driving a Prius.

jay




________________________________
From: Neil Anderson <neilandcustom at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, December 5, 2011 9:37:41 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/05/world/asia/japan-expensive-car-crash/index
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Dec  5 10:45:34 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:45:34 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
Message-ID: <20111205.104534.15153.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

FLL is the leadup to FRC-FIRST Robotics Competition-
Strated by Dean Kaman in 1991- Tam, Some of you may remember her from Elkhart
Lake, is the president of her FIRST robotics Team. FIRST has a HUGE corporate
support system, with over 200 college scholarships available. Its such a great
program, costly but you get what you pay for. IT teaches the  students to work
as a team toward a single goal. It involves gear heads, programmers, artists,
financial kids, all working for the same goal. It teaches them how real
engineering takes a group, not a single person.
The FIRST competitions are in Early April, if there is one in your area, I
strongly encourage you to go, the atmosphere is intense and the sharing
between teams is incredible. Better yet- volunteer as a mentor if you have
time, its a great way to bring the next generation along, I do!


Mark Haynes
It only goes one way-Pay it Forward
HAN6L12977
HAN5L8016


It's the FLL.

>From the website:


   - FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a robotic competition developed for middle
   school age students.
   - Our goals are to inspire students to take an interest in science and
   technology and begin considering these fields as a career.
   - There are three primary activities:1) Build and program a small robot
   to accomplish various challenges, 2) Investigate a research topic and
   present findings at the tournament, and 3) Build a team around FLL Core
   Values.


   - FLL Teams are 3-10 kids who are in the age range of 9 to 14 years of
   age.
   - Teams form in schools, clubs, and neighborhood groups. No requirements
   on affiliation
   - Teams need at least 1 adult coach/mentor. Two are recommended
   - There were 240 teams in the state of Washington for the 2010 season



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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Dec  5 10:57:28 2011
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:57:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <832263994.723378.1323107847978.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Peaking of startrers.....I think mine may be going.B  It recently doesn't
start on the firs t pull but once it does it starts all day without a
problem.B  Just in case I carry my spare in the boot.B  Can I test this
without removing it?

Ryan



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From: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 11:49:56 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter

Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?

Larry Miller
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From lmacy at mac.com  Mon Dec  5 11:38:49 2011
From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry)
Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:38:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <832263994.723378.1323107847978.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <832263994.723378.1323107847978.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7CAA6F0B-58E4-4456-BC84-F876B163F40F@mac.com>

But did you find out where it's going?? 

Actually sounds more like a battery issue than a starter problem. Or maybe it's just cold and lonely. (Not too cold tho, 70's in Dec?? What??

Larry

On Dec 5, 2011, at 12:57 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> Peaking of startrers.....I think mine may be going.B  It recently doesn't
> start on the firs t pull but once it does it starts all day without a
> problem.B  Just in case I carry my spare in the boot.B  Can I test this
> without removing it?
> 
> Ryan
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> 
> From: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
> To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 11:49:56 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
> 
> Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?
> 
> Larry Miller
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-- 

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Department of Psychiatry
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University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA 19104

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that, I get to use a computer that works, and that pretty much does what I
expect and want a computer to do.
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Dec  5 13:19:51 2011
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:19:51 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
Message-ID: <a5ehg5$du1i47@email.mtu.edu>

I recently read an interesting write up titled; "Condenser Failure in 
Conventional Ignition Systems." Found it in the British Car Forum 
Tiki so it is specific to the condensers we use in our cars. The 
author does an autopsy on 3 condensers to learn how and why they 
fail. (warning: graphic pictures) He then suggests a method for using 
an external, modern, reliable capacitor. He admits the setup doesn't 
look "nice" but it works and may be worth making one just to have 
with you on a trip.

Question. When a capacitor fails won't our cars continue to run? (but 
the points erode at an accelerated rate) right or wrong?

I wanted to check the team.net/archive, but the last few times I've 
tried I can't get a connection. Anyone else having trouble?


Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ 

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec  5 12:42:34 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:42:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <7CAA6F0B-58E4-4456-BC84-F876B163F40F@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1323114154.37164.YahooMailClassic@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Sounds like maybe you should just clean all the connections first.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Mon, 12/5/11, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:

From: Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Starter
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 6:38 PM

But did you find out where it's going??

Actually sounds more like a battery issue than a starter problem. Or maybe
it's just cold and lonely. (Not too cold tho, 70's in Dec?? What??

Larry

On Dec 5, 2011, at 12:57 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> Peaking of startrers.....I think mine may be going.B  It recently doesn't
> start on the firs t pull but once it does it starts all day without a
> problem.B  Just in case I carry my spare in the boot.B  Can I test this
> without removing it?
>
> Ryan
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
> To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 11:49:56 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
>
> Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?
>
> Larry Miller
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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Dec  5 12:51:27 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:51:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <2035294266.280754.1323114573894.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <1178223518.280788.1323114687234.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

the function of the capacitor is to reduce the voltage spike caused the coils induced hysteresis reaction as the points open and close.
The spark burns (and sometimes welds) the points.
You will continue to run with an open circuit capacitor but not with a short circuited capacitor.
Moral? Carry a spare capacitor - it's cheap insurance <g>

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Tim Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Question. When a capacitor fails won't our cars continue to run? (but
> 
> the points erode at an accelerated rate) right or wrong?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 12:53:19 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:53:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <1323114154.37164.YahooMailClassic@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <7CAA6F0B-58E4-4456-BC84-F876B163F40F@mac.com>
	<1323114154.37164.YahooMailClassic@web180615.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnurk-=GanECWSR789fEkmygwqc5-r9xsOe5J9DUwq273+Q@mail.gmail.com>

Those starters aren't rocket science.  The brushes get worn out and don't
make good contact.  You can usually rebuild them on your workbench pretty
easily.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>wrote:

> Sounds like maybe you should just clean all the connections first.
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> 02 Heritage Springer
>
> --- On Mon, 12/5/11, Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
>
> From: Macy Larry <lmacy at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Starter
> To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 6:38 PM
>
> But did you find out where it's going??
>
> Actually sounds more like a battery issue than a starter problem. Or maybe
> it's just cold and lonely. (Not too cold tho, 70's in Dec?? What??
>
> Larry
>
> On Dec 5, 2011, at 12:57 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
>
> > Peaking of startrers.....I think mine may be going.B  It recently doesn't
> > start on the firs t pull but once it does it starts all day without a
> > problem.B  Just in case I carry my spare in the boot.B  Can I test this
> > without removing it?
> >
> > Ryan
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> >
> > From: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
> > To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 11:49:56 AM
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
> >
> > Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?
> >
> > Larry Miller
> > Suggested annual donation B $12.75
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>
> The bottom line: Sure, there's pain in adopting the Mac. But if I accept
> that, I get to use a computer that works, and that pretty much does what I
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec  5 12:58:24 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:58:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Short Supply of 1275s?
Message-ID: <1323115104.62193.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

According to online magazine "Classic, Performance & Retro", Austin Allegra
owners club says Allegra owners should beware who is buying their cars.  It
looks like the supply of 1275 engines has dried up in the UK.  Mini owners are
buying up restorable Austin Allegra cars just for the 1275.  Of course this is
not what is happening to the version of 1275 we use, but could we someday see
the same kind of "shortage"?

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Dec  5 13:04:35 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:04:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC
Message-ID: <219d6.39827a7b.3c0e7dd2@aol.com>

Or in fewer words: money can't buy talent. Or keep a safe distance from  
the car in front. Or LOMBARD - loads of money but a right dick.
 
 
In a message dated 05/12/2011 15:37:47 GMT Standard Time,  
jfishbein at snet.net writes:

This  is what happens when you get stupid people behind the wheel of a car 
or in  
this case a whole squad of them.

In reality, there is nowhere to  safely drive this class of car safely at 
it's 
limits, and obviously  these clowns were over the limit.

Maybe they should be sentenced to  driving a  Prius.

jay




________________________________
From:  Neil Anderson <neilandcustom at gmail.com>
To:  spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, December 5, 2011 9:37:41  AM
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no  LBC

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/05/world/asia/japan-expensive-car-crash/index
.html?hpt=hp_t3
_______________________________________________

From aseippel at austin.rr.com  Mon Dec  5 13:09:48 2011
From: aseippel at austin.rr.com (Jim Seippel)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:09:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <1178223518.280788.1323114687234.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <2035294266.280754.1323114573894.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<1178223518.280788.1323114687234.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <0a4e01ccb389$d7199050$854cb0f0$@austin.rr.com>

I would add one thing. The points burn up pretty quickly. You don't know
whether or not the condenser failed until the car quits or just won't start.
A condenser is just an arc suppression capacitor.  If the car is running and
the points aren't burned up, the condenser does not need to be replaced.
Carrying a spare set of point and a condenser is good insurance. It will
prevent the one in the car from failing.  :-)
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 1:51 PM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Condensers

the function of the capacitor is to reduce the voltage spike caused the
coils induced hysteresis reaction as the points open and close.
The spark burns (and sometimes welds) the points.
You will continue to run with an open circuit capacitor but not with a short
circuited capacitor.
Moral? Carry a spare capacitor - it's cheap insurance <g>

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 13:24:21 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:24:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <832263994.723378.1323107847978.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <832263994.723378.1323107847978.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2899685A-E9D0-4316-B21F-82E134895CA9@gmail.com>

Ryan,

When you say it won't start on the first try...  What exactly do you  
mean?

Does it do nothing, does it click, or does it just spin without  
contacting the flywheel?

Kevin



On Dec 5, 2011, at 12:57 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> Peaking of startrers.....I think mine may be going.B  It recently  
> doesn't
> start on the firs t pull but once it does it starts all day without a
> problem.B  Just in case I carry my spare in the boot.B  Can I test  
> this
> without removing it?

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Dec  5 13:28:19 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:28:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Short Supply of 1275s?
In-Reply-To: <1323115104.62193.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20111205202820.Q2CW7.152329.root@cdptpa-web09-z01>

I don't know when they were made last but it seems that each day that goes by gets us closer to when parts are unavailable.  I have a 1275 that I either need to bore and replace the pistons, or buy a new block with new std. pistons.  I occasionally see parts for sale on ebay but nothing recently.  I was bidding on a set of oversize pistons but I underestimated the value and someone else wanted them a lot more than I did.

The way older cars are shredded and recycled, I think collectors of all types of cars are having to face this same future.


> According to online magazine "Classic, Performance & Retro", Austin Allegra
> owners club says Allegra owners should beware who is buying their cars.  It
> looks like the supply of 1275 engines has dried up in the UK.  Mini owners are
> buying up restorable Austin Allegra cars just for the 1275.  Of course this is
> not what is happening to the version of 1275 we use, but could we someday see
> the same kind of "shortage"?

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Dec  5 13:35:46 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:35:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC
In-Reply-To: <219d6.39827a7b.3c0e7dd2@aol.com>
References: <219d6.39827a7b.3c0e7dd2@aol.com>
Message-ID: <F8A445BB-6F40-4682-9EB0-41F1BB6B0B80@comcast.net>

LOMBARD... good one, worth remembering.  Along a different vein, an acronym
used to describe handling,  AIOR.  Car and Driver used it to describe  a
vehicle in one of their April Fools issues..  a Locomotive.

Lester


On Dec 5, 2011, at 2:04 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> Or in fewer words: money can't buy talent. Or keep a safe distance from
> the car in front. Or LOMBARD - loads of money but a right dick.
>
>
> In a message dated 05/12/2011 15:37:47 GMT Standard Time,
> jfishbein at snet.net writes:
>
> This  is what happens when you get stupid people behind the wheel of a car
> or in
> this case a whole squad of them.
>
> In reality, there is nowhere to  safely drive this class of car safely at
> it's
> limits, and obviously  these clowns were over the limit.
>
> Maybe they should be sentenced to  driving a  Prius.
>
> jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From:  Neil Anderson <neilandcustom at gmail.com>
> To:  spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, December 5, 2011 9:37:41  AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no  LBC
>
>
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/05/world/asia/japan-expensive-car-crash/index
> .html?hpt=hp_t3
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>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 14:32:08 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:32:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <0a4e01ccb389$d7199050$854cb0f0$@austin.rr.com>
References: <2035294266.280754.1323114573894.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<1178223518.280788.1323114687234.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<0a4e01ccb389$d7199050$854cb0f0$@austin.rr.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r_NJtjxmFVmj01BA5UxykwY2bbSe3Scj=30SN1nk5H7+g@mail.gmail.com>

Contact PPP, and get a condenser that will NEVER burn out.

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Jim Seippel <aseippel at austin.rr.com> wrote:

> I would add one thing. The points burn up pretty quickly. You don't know
> whether or not the condenser failed until the car quits or just won't
> start.
> A condenser is just an arc suppression capacitor.  If the car is running
> and
> the points aren't burned up, the condenser does not need to be replaced.
> Carrying a spare set of point and a condenser is good insurance. It will
> prevent the one in the car from failing.  :-)
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS
> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 1:51 PM
> To: spridgets_autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Condensers
>
> the function of the capacitor is to reduce the voltage spike caused the
> coils induced hysteresis reaction as the points open and close.
> The spark burns (and sometimes welds) the points.
> You will continue to run with an open circuit capacitor but not with a
> short
> circuited capacitor.
> Moral? Carry a spare capacitor - it's cheap insurance <g>
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 14:41:38 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:41:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter
In-Reply-To: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>
References: <E3877E2D-E2D4-4217-ABFA-7B63703B248A@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFJhAG40MZVQ4nv0Pg1OU0GtDAMYN4t7+5By5mMf_qyhPmMAA@mail.gmail.com>

Because no one has said it:   No, but one from a MG Midget will.... (smart
a##, right)
I couldn't help myself, sorry.
Herb

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>wrote:

> Will an MGB starter work on a Sprite?
>
> Larry Miller

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Dec  5 15:49:35 2011
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:49:35 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r_NJtjxmFVmj01BA5UxykwY2bbSe3Scj=30SN1nk5H7+g@mail.g
	mail.com>
References: <2035294266.280754.1323114573894.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<1178223518.280788.1323114687234.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<0a4e01ccb389$d7199050$854cb0f0$@austin.rr.com>
	<CABQj3r_NJtjxmFVmj01BA5UxykwY2bbSe3Scj=30SN1nk5H7+g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a5ehg5$du3bmt@email.mtu.edu>

That would be my plan of action! Remember awhile back when PPP took a 
capacitor apart and seemed disappointed that all he found was some 
plastic and aluminum foil? He must have overlooked the "magic."

Why wouldn't we use a diode, these days, to clamp that pesky induced 
hysteresis?


At 05:32 PM 12/5/2011, Brad Fornal wrote:
>Contact PPP, and get a condenser that will NEVER burn out.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ 

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Dec  5 16:42:55 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:42:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <a5ehg5$du3bmt@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <815028339.284250.1323128575786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

One of my hobbies is rebuilding antique Ham radios.
Most of the time, the paper or foil type capacitors used in the power supply and high voltage circuits are shot!
I replace them with modern 'solid' capacitors I get from a supplier in Canada.
Much more reliable with better stability.

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 16:56:34 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:56:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <815028339.284250.1323128575786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <a5ehg5$du3bmt@email.mtu.edu>
	<815028339.284250.1323128575786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuqSn3=wfm9skmEpHoD=LGKwO6Uhx6FwT=WD9m6tDEY8SA@mail.gmail.com>

If those radios are restored to Concours standard you would need to make
your own paper (using the proper wood, of course) beat metal into the
proper foil and mine the ore in germany to make the wires. Even then, they
might ding you for using resin core solder.....  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 5:42 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> One of my hobbies is rebuilding antique Ham radios.
> Most of the time, the paper or foil type capacitors used in the power
> supply and high voltage circuits are shot!
> I replace them with modern 'solid' capacitors I get from a supplier in
> Canada.
> Much more reliable with better stability.
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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>
>


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Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Dec  5 17:02:11 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:02:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuqSn3=wfm9skmEpHoD=LGKwO6Uhx6FwT=WD9m6tDEY8SA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <82601865.284485.1323129731238.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Actually, some of the 'perfection nut cases' go as far as to hollow out the originals and replace the guts with modern stuff. That way it looks 'original' --- yeah!, right!

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> If those radios are restored to Concours standard you would need to
> make your own paper (using the proper wood, of course) beat metal into
> the proper foil and mine the ore in germany to make the wires. Even
> then, they might ding you for using resin core solder..... ;-)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 17:42:13 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:42:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <82601865.284485.1323129731238.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <CAJgjnuqSn3=wfm9skmEpHoD=LGKwO6Uhx6FwT=WD9m6tDEY8SA@mail.gmail.com>
	<82601865.284485.1323129731238.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuo=49WQjRmGaKziGx7_mCFYC6x-bOvA2WM33LNNcebUdw@mail.gmail.com>

How do you seamlessly repair broken glass on the 12AX7 and 6AU6 tubes and
once repaired do you inject a few cc's of vacuum into them with a
hypodermic syringe?  Oh!  And I do hope that vacuum is NOS     ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:

> Actually, some of the 'perfection nut cases' go as far as to hollow out
> the originals and replace the guts with modern stuff. That way it looks
> 'original' --- yeah!, right!
>
> --
> Dave G  KK7SS
>  Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
>
> ----- "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If those radios are restored to Concours standard you would need to
> > make your own paper (using the proper wood, of course) beat metal into
> > the proper foil and mine the ore in germany to make the wires. Even
> > then, they might ding you for using resin core solder..... ;-)
> _______________________________________________
>
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Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Dec  5 17:49:28 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:49:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
In-Reply-To: <1323084070.59962.YahooMailClassic@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <2815061DCDFC4A8AA559FD8A68E89C5B@blackbox2>
	<1323084070.59962.YahooMailClassic@web161203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <427F52D37FE6492AB3612D151145ACE6@blackbox2>

Rick, So tell me.

 

After reading through that ebay post it looks like you get the rights to
build 32 more Cheetahs and

then after that you have to buy "Letters" from the Bill Thomas estate if you
want to build more?

 

WTF?

 

There are a zillion Cobra kit car manufacturers.  Are you telling me that
are all buying "Letters" from the Shelby family?

 

No wonder the business is up for sale.

 

I wish Factory Five would start making them and call them "Panthers" or
something like that.

  _____  

From: HealeyRick [mailto:healeyrick at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 6:21 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Dean Hedin
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop

 


You're in luck.  The whole Cheetah business, jigs, molds and all is on the
bay:  http://tinyurl.com/6sw64hj

Rick

Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sun, 12/4/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:


From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
To: "'HealeyRick'" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:24 PM

The heck with the Sprite top..
I like that link just for the vintage Cheetah pictures!

That's a muscle car that I wouldn't mind killing myself in.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:22 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop

Scroll down to the middle of this thread to see an unusual bugeye fastback
hardtop from the UK:  http://tinyurl.com/7az783r
Rick

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 17:54:28 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:54:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>

I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
the EMG report he had two questions:
How soon can you get in for surgery?
Which side would you like us to do first?

With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
month.
Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
else.
Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.

I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.

Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Mon Dec  5 17:55:27 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:55:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuo=49WQjRmGaKziGx7_mCFYC6x-bOvA2WM33LNNcebUdw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1141686311.285153.1323132927312.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

No need for repairs just yet ;^)
I've got about a dozen of each... obsolescence looms !!

Doncha miss high lift brake pedals, over-bored handbrakes, go faster stripes and ported dashboards LOL!

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> How do you seamlessly repair broken glass on the 12AX7 and 6AU6 tubes
> and once repaired do you inject a few cc's of vacuum into them with a
> hypodermic syringe? Oh! And I do hope that vacuum is NOS ;-)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 18:04:55 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:04:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnurj6S6Ku5iJxcMUaNwJP_oUgyujU2qunaMe+Z2kSed1PA@mail.gmail.com>

Had both of mine done in 2003 along with moving the nerves in both elbows
(whatever that is called).  So glad I did.  Once they healed up I was
kicking myself for not having it done back in the early 90s when it was
first diagnosed.  They tell me there is a much less invasive and brutal
surgery today than there was in 2003.  Back then it was slice you open, cut
the tendon across the top of the carpal tunnel (you never get that back),
dredge out the muck and sew you back up. The hardest part was wiping your
butt when you take a dump!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 6:54 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
> the EMG report he had two questions:
> How soon can you get in for surgery?
> Which side would you like us to do first?
>
> With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
> Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
> month.
> Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
> else.
> Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.
>
> I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
> I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.
>
> Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Dec  5 18:07:14 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 20:07:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Short Supply of 1275s?
In-Reply-To: <1323115104.62193.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1323115104.62193.YahooMailClassic@web180601.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <568D85ACD2E44F1C8469348ABCCD9BD0@blackbox2>

There always seem to be a good number of cars being parted out on Craigslist
with 1275 engines (at least in my area). 

I guess what will happen is that someone will start buying them up here and
shipping them over to the UK.



-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] Short Supply of 1275s?

According to online magazine "Classic, Performance & Retro", Austin Allegra
owners club says Allegra owners should beware who is buying their cars.  It
looks like the supply of 1275 engines has dried up in the UK.  Mini owners
are
buying up restorable Austin Allegra cars just for the 1275.  Of course this
is
not what is happening to the version of 1275 we use, but could we someday
see
the same kind of "shortage"?

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 18:10:21 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:10:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnurj6S6Ku5iJxcMUaNwJP_oUgyujU2qunaMe+Z2kSed1PA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJgjnurj6S6Ku5iJxcMUaNwJP_oUgyujU2qunaMe+Z2kSed1PA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcLrSa7FOJK2u0_6D3+Z1jc4MajsBCdCiRAverYqYdKL3w@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, from what they tell me now it's a matter of making a small cut and
inserting small tools and a video camera and then doing all the work from
the inside.
I'm familiar with the arcane methods of the past, I know several people who
had that done.
They are all happy they did it, but the recovery time was pretty
significant.


On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Had both of mine done in 2003 along with moving the nerves in both elbows
> (whatever that is called).  So glad I did.  Once they healed up I was
> kicking myself for not having it done back in the early 90s when it was
> first diagnosed.  They tell me there is a much less invasive and brutal
> surgery today than there was in 2003.  Back then it was slice you open, cut
> the tendon across the top of the carpal tunnel (you never get that back),
> dredge out the muck and sew you back up. The hardest part was wiping your
> butt when you take a dump!!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 6:54 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
>> the EMG report he had two questions:
>> How soon can you get in for surgery?
>> Which side would you like us to do first?
>>
>> With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
>> Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
>> month.
>> Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
>> else.
>> Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.
>>
>> I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
>> I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.
>>
>> Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
>> Forums:
>> http://www.team.net/forums
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>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
> Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
> High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
> Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
> Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
> Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
> bmwwxman at gmail.com

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Dec  5 18:25:09 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:25:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D7EA3DBEE6F44D7196CC23B2293A7E00@HomePC>

Rick, my best advice is to find the best surgeon you can.  Don't settle for 
just anybody.  Surgeons are like everybody else in that they come in all 
different flavors and some are better than others.  Two weeks ago I had 
shoulder surgery and I got the same surgeon who screwed my Achilles back 
onto my heel a few years ago.  He is listed as one of the top 100 bone guys 
in the country.  Last year I had surgery on my ulnar nerve and got the 
ex-chief neurosurgeon from the Mayo Clinic.  Trust me, when you have 
somebody cutting on you, you don't want second rate.  There are times when 
going for the best is worth it.  This is one of those times.

BTW, the shoulder surgery I just had was to remove bone spurs that were 
tearing up my rotator cuff.  I wore a sling for about a day and a half, 
never even filled my Rx for a pain killer and within three days was able to 
move my arm full range in every direction.  That's what getting the best 
does for you.  It's worth it.

Good luck to you.


LAD



-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Bastedo
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 6:54 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery

I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
the EMG report he had two questions:
How soon can you get in for surgery?
Which side would you like us to do first?

With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
month.
Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
else.
Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.

I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.

Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
Suggested annual donation  $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
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http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net 

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Mon Dec  5 18:29:35 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:29:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <D7EA3DBEE6F44D7196CC23B2293A7E00@HomePC>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
	<D7EA3DBEE6F44D7196CC23B2293A7E00@HomePC>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJXUz9ZvCd=MDXPd-=15zuXZuKaCjP3X25vg4KvazYDxQ@mail.gmail.com>

I totally agree.
I could have gone in a month ago with another surgeon, I waited until my
guy was available.
There's no price you can put on having the right guy who is doing the work.


On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>
> Rick, my best advice is to find the best surgeon you can.  Don't settle for
> just anybody.  Surgeons are like everybody else in that they come in all
> different flavors and some are better than others.  Two weeks ago I had
> shoulder surgery and I got the same surgeon who screwed my Achilles back
> onto my heel a few years ago.  He is listed as one of the top 100 bone guys
> in the country.  Last year I had surgery on my ulnar nerve and got the
> ex-chief neurosurgeon from the Mayo Clinic.  Trust me, when you have
> somebody cutting on you, you don't want second rate.  There are times when
> going for the best is worth it.  This is one of those times.
>
> BTW, the shoulder surgery I just had was to remove bone spurs that were
> tearing up my rotator cuff.  I wore a sling for about a day and a half,
> never even filled my Rx for a pain killer and within three days was able to
> move my arm full range in every direction.  That's what getting the best
> does for you.  It's worth it.
>
> Good luck to you.
>
>
> LAD
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Bastedo
> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 6:54 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
>
> I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
> the EMG report he had two questions:
> How soon can you get in for surgery?
> Which side would you like us to do first?
>
> With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
> Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
> month.
> Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
> else.
> Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.
>
> I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
> I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.
>
> Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Dec  5 18:30:26 2011
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:30:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
In-Reply-To: <427F52D37FE6492AB3612D151145ACE6@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <1323135026.14294.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Dean,

Actually, I think you get 67 letters and the Thomas family will make another
100 available (don't know if there's an additional charge for those).B  Looks
like the Thomas family is maintaining control over the rights to produce
Bill's creation and not make the same error that Carroll Shelby made by
arguably allowing the Cobra design to fall into the public domain.B  No way
FFR will try to do a Cheetah replica.B  Take a look at all the Shelby-FFR
litigation and see how much FFR spent trying to maintain the ability to
produce their cars.B  Replicar production can be pretty interesting legally.B 
Google "Cobra trade dress" if you want an education.B  Or try to build and
sell a Ferrari replica.B  Their lawyers will be happy to give you an education
that would make a colonoscopy pleasant by comparison.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Mon, 12/5/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
To: "'HealeyRick'" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 7:49 PM




 
 

 

 

 











Rick, So tell me. 

 B  

After reading through
that ebay post it
looks like you get the rights to build 32 more Cheetahs and
then after that you have to buy bLettersb
from the Bill Thomas estate if
you want to build more? 

 B  

WTF? 

 B  

There are a zillion Cobra kit car
manufacturers.B 
Are you telling me that are all buying bLettersb from the
Shelby family? 

 B  

No wonder the business is up for sale. 

 B  

I wish
Factory Five would start making
them and call them bPanthersb or something
like that. 









From: HealeyRick
[mailto:healeyrick at yahoo.com]

Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011
6:21 AM

To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Dean
Hedin

Subject: RE: [Spridgets]
 Watford Hardtop 



 B  


 
  
  You're in luck.B 
The whole Cheetah business,
  jigs, molds and all is on the bay:B 
http://tinyurl.com/6sw64hj


  Rick


  Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo


  --- On Sun, 12/4/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
  wrote:

  From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>

  Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop

  To: "'HealeyRick'" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>,
  spridgets at autox.team.net

  Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:24 PM 
  
  The heck with the
  Sprite
top..

  I like that link just for the vintage Cheetah pictures!


  That's a muscle car that I wouldn't mind killing myself in.


  -----Original Message-----

  From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net

  [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]
  On Behalf Of HealeyRick

  Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:22 PM

  To: spridgets at autox.team.net

  Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop


  Scroll down to the middle of this thread to see an unusual bugeye fastback

  hardtop from the UK :B 
  http://tinyurl.com/7az783r

  Rick



   
  
  
 


 B 

From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Mon Dec  5 20:12:35 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8)
Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:12:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <20111205.104534.15153.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>
References: <20111205.104534.15153.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4EDD8823.2000400@tx.rr.com>

About 5 years ago I got drafted into working with a team for BEST 
robotics.  I didn't know about FIRST robotics at the time but it seems 
that BEST and FIRST are somewhat similar.  I've since also learned about 
competitions using VEX robotics.

I've worked with 2 different teams on BEST, this past year I volunteered 
to help as a referee, and I've also written a small PDF book about 
building robots.

Here are some photos from BEST robotics in the fall of 2010:

This is a view of the game field set up in a local mall for 
demonstration day:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4197b.jpg

Here are a couple of photos of our robot:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4200b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4201b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4203b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4221b.jpg

Our robot in practice:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4271b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4343b.jpg

Some photos from our state competition:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4627b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4630b.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/bjd70/Robotics%202010/DSC_4650b.jpg

The basics of BEST are probably similar to the others.  The goal is to 
get middle school and high school students interested in math, science 
or engineering careers.  BEST provides a kit to each team, including a 
big selection of wood, plastic and metal raw materials and hardware, and 
a kit of parts that they have to return including 4 motors, 4 servos, a 
small computer controller and a radio control with joysticks.  The game 
field and the object of the game both change every year.  The teams 
normally will program the computer controller (C language) to drive the 
motors and servos as needed by their robot design and game strategy.  
The coaches and mentors can provide guidance to the teams but the 
students are to design and build the robot.  The games run for 3 minutes 
each, with one team member as driver and another team member as spotter.

> FLL is the leadup to FRC-FIRST Robotics Competition-
> Strated by Dean Kaman in 1991- Tam, Some of you may remember her from Elkhart
> Lake, is the president of her FIRST robotics Team. FIRST has a HUGE corporate
> support system, with over 200 college scholarships available. Its such a great
> program, costly but you get what you pay for. IT teaches the  students to work
> as a team toward a single goal. It involves gear heads, programmers, artists,
> financial kids, all working for the same goal. It teaches them how real
> engineering takes a group, not a single person.
> The FIRST competitions are in Early April, if there is one in your area, I
> strongly encourage you to go, the atmosphere is intense and the sharing
> between teams is incredible. Better yet- volunteer as a mentor if you have
> time, its a great way to bring the next generation along, I do!

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Dec  5 20:15:42 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:15:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
In-Reply-To: <1323135026.14294.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <427F52D37FE6492AB3612D151145ACE6@blackbox2>
	<1323135026.14294.YahooMailClassic@web161205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F8099A7C22314FA28A84185EB874EC82@blackbox2>

Thanks for the info.  I had no idea FFR & Shelby were at it.  Here's a good
read.

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/22/shelby-loses-lawsuit-against-factory-five
-racing/

 

Here is my take on all of this.  Shelby is actually better off that there
were a zillion unauthorized reproductions made.

It helped popularize the Cobra.  In addition the prevalence of the Cobra
kits helped to raised the value of the "real authorized Cobras"

 

What will happen to the Cheetah?  Nobody will make them.  I don't know what
a "Thomas Letter" cost but it is probably something outrageous.

I remember looking at that Cheetah outfit a few years ago and they wanted
something like $68K for a Cheetah reproduction.

 

I can also remember back in the late 80's a company call Everret-Morrison
was making a Cheetah clone.  

I think they wanted around $10K for the chassis/body kit.    

 

 

 

  _____  

From: HealeyRick [mailto:healeyrick at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 8:30 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Dean Hedin
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop

 


Dean,

Actually, I think you get 67 letters and the Thomas family will make another
100 available (don't know if there's an additional charge for those).  Looks
like the Thomas family is maintaining control over the rights to produce
Bill's creation and not make the same error that Carroll Shelby made by
arguably allowing the Cobra design to fall into the public domain.  No way
FFR will try to do a Cheetah replica.  Take a look at all the Shelby-FFR
litigation and see how much FFR spent trying to maintain the ability to
produce their cars.  Replicar production can be pretty interesting legally.
Google "Cobra trade dress" if you want an education.  Or try to build and
sell a Ferrari replica.  Their lawyers will be happy to give you an
education that would make a colonoscopy pleasant by comparison.

Rick

Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Mon, 12/5/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:


From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
To: "'HealeyRick'" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 7:49 PM

Rick, So tell me.

 

After reading through that ebay post it looks like you get the rights to
build 32 more Cheetahs and

then after that you have to buy "Letters" from the Bill Thomas estate if you
want to build more?

 

WTF?

 

There are a zillion Cobra kit car manufacturers.  Are you telling me that
are all buying "Letters" from the Shelby family?

 

No wonder the business is up for sale.

 

I wish Factory Five would start making them and call them "Panthers" or
something like that.

  _____  

From: HealeyRick [mailto:healeyrick at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 6:21 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Dean Hedin
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop

 


You're in luck.  The whole Cheetah business, jigs, molds and all is on the
bay:  http://tinyurl.com/6sw64hj

Rick

Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sun, 12/4/11, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:


From: Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop
To: "'HealeyRick'" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 11:24 PM

The heck with the Sprite top..
I like that link just for the vintage Cheetah pictures!

That's a muscle car that I wouldn't mind killing myself in.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:22 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Watford Hardtop

Scroll down to the middle of this thread to see an unusual bugeye fastback
hardtop from the UK :  http://tinyurl.com/7az783r
Rick

From pchast at francomm.com  Mon Dec  5 22:21:41 2011
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:21:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <op.v51yif2hsjevdj@pete200>

Hi Rick,

Good luck with the procedure.

I had this done a couple of years ago and my surgeon
was great. It was outpatient and quick. After Surgery
You have to be careful and follow the Physical Therapy
recommendations. Use your sling AND do the exercises
at home as told.

But, I was told I could drive if I was careful the next day
and I had no trouble with normal daily functions; eating,
dressing or the like. I'd say that within 1-2 months I was
back to using my hand/wrist more and better than before the
surgery.

Today My hands feel as capable as they were back when I was
in my 30-40s...

Pete
Athens,NY


On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:54:28 -0500, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>  
wrote:

>
> I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
> the EMG report he had two questions:
> How soon can you get in for surgery?
> Which side would you like us to do first?
>
> With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
> Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
> month.
> Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
> else.
> Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once  
> again.
>
> I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
> I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.
>
> Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec  6 00:31:20 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 01:31:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <op.v51yif2hsjevdj@pete200>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v51yif2hsjevdj@pete200>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnurj0559Ha+5y+S5Wg=u+MarvoR-KX5bdv7GODd4sAAs2w@mail.gmail.com>

Agreed, Pete.  The PT is extremely important. I followed the
regimen rigidly. My wife didn't and the result was that I have
normal, fully functional and strong hands now and the wife
doesn't. She will probably have to go back for a second bout
of surgery while mine are much better.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 11:21 PM, Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com> wrote:

> Hi Rick,
>
> Good luck with the procedure.
>
> I had this done a couple of years ago and my surgeon
> was great. It was outpatient and quick. After Surgery
> You have to be careful and follow the Physical Therapy
> recommendations. Use your sling AND do the exercises
> at home as told.
>
> But, I was told I could drive if I was careful the next day
> and I had no trouble with normal daily functions; eating,
> dressing or the like. I'd say that within 1-2 months I was
> back to using my hand/wrist more and better than before the
> surgery.
>
> Today My hands feel as capable as they were back when I was
> in my 30-40s...
>
> Pete
> Athens,NY
>
>
> On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:54:28 -0500, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>> I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
>> the EMG report he had two questions:
>> How soon can you get in for surgery?
>> Which side would you like us to do first?
>>
>> With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
>> Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
>> month.
>> Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
>> else.
>> Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.
>>
>> I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
>> I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.
>>
>> Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
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Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
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From dwgwater at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  6 09:25:01 2011
From: dwgwater at hotmail.com (David Groundwater)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:25:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <815028339.284250.1323128575786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
References: <a5ehg5$du3bmt@email.mtu.edu>,
	<815028339.284250.1323128575786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <BLU147-W3384DB2C7668E9C95D5545CEBA0@phx.gbl>

justradios? I've bought a bunch of stuff for a pair of old Ampex tube amps
from them. Given the poor quality electrons I get from Commonwealth Edison, I
decided I didn't need fancy tube amp capacitors.

Here's a dissected condensor/capacitor.
http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/594557/1
Has anybody used an audio type capacitor to replace the auto type condensor?

Dave  '70 midget


> Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:42:55 +0000
> From: kk7ss at frontier.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Condensers
>
> One of my hobbies is rebuilding antique Ham radios.
> Most of the time, the paper or foil type capacitors used in the power supply
and high voltage circuits are shot!
> I replace them with modern 'solid' capacitors I get from a supplier in
Canada.
> Much more reliable with better stability.
>
> --
> Dave G KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
> '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> '65 Sprite - running :)
> '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> _______________________________________________
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec  6 10:09:52 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:09:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <BLU147-W3384DB2C7668E9C95D5545CEBA0@phx.gbl>
References: <a5ehg5$du3bmt@email.mtu.edu>
	<815028339.284250.1323128575786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<BLU147-W3384DB2C7668E9C95D5545CEBA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuo8AaQV0hveMABL4XQduuMeWxAuGe3m6Sn_mjf_dY-3kQ@mail.gmail.com>

Are you aware that when you open one up like that you let out all the
little microfarads that are in there??  It's almost impossible to get the
little buggers back in there again!  Also, if your car is a concours
restoration you will want NOS microfarads though you might get by
substituting some NOS coulombs per volt.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 10:25 AM, David Groundwater <dwgwater at hotmail.com>wrote:

> justradios? I've bought a bunch of stuff for a pair of old Ampex tube amps
> from them. Given the poor quality electrons I get from Commonwealth
> Edison, I
> decided I didn't need fancy tube amp capacitors.
>
> Here's a dissected condensor/capacitor.
> http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/594557/1
> Has anybody used an audio type capacitor to replace the auto type
> condensor?
>
> Dave  '70 midget
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:42:55 +0000
> > From: kk7ss at frontier.com
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Condensers
> >
> > One of my hobbies is rebuilding antique Ham radios.
> > Most of the time, the paper or foil type capacitors used in the power
> supply
> and high voltage circuits are shot!
> > I replace them with modern 'solid' capacitors I get from a supplier in
> Canada.
> > Much more reliable with better stability.
> >
> > --
> > Dave G KK7SS
> > Richland, WA
> >
> > '59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
> > '65 Sprite - running :)
> > '76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
> > '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation $12.75
> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> > Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dwgwater at hotmail.com
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>
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>


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High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Tue Dec  6 10:17:25 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 12:17:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Address for 2012 Spridget Calendar
In-Reply-To: <1323045235.1903.YahooMailNeo@web160304.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1323045235.1903.YahooMailNeo@web160304.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvRgGuiLJvQx7=pUhWNsYJA-5+eZfBXb2qazkN0fps+smw@mail.gmail.com>

*http://tinyurl.com/83gx2d6*

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 7:33 PM, James Gruber <thistle_3619 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Could someone repost the 2012 Spridget Calendar address once again. Thanks.
> _______________________________________________

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Dec  6 14:14:28 2011
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:14:28 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <BLU147-W3384DB2C7668E9C95D5545CEBA0@phx.gbl>
References: <a5ehg5$du3bmt@email.mtu.edu>
	<815028339.284250.1323128575786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
	<BLU147-W3384DB2C7668E9C95D5545CEBA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <a5eh2m$e6h7qu@email.mtu.edu>

>Here's a dissected condensor/capacitor.
>http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/594557/1
>Has anybody used an audio type capacitor to replace the auto type condensor?
>
>Dave  '70 midget

Dave,
An expanded version of the article you reference above can be found 
in the BritishCarForum Wiki/Tiki. Here:
<http://www.britishcarforum.com/tikiwiki/tiki-index.php?page=Condenser+Failure+in+Conventional+Ignition+Systems>http://www.britishcarforum.com/tikiwiki/tiki-index.php?page=Condenser+Failure+in+Conventional+Ignition+Systems 

or
http://tinyurl.com/yz537qg

This article goes on to use modern capacitors in place of the 
in-distributor unit. Nice pictures and schematics for using them too. 
Only thing missing is a source, but that shouldn't be much of a problem.

Still would like to know if a diode could be more effectively used to 
protect the points.


Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/sets/ 

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Tue Dec  6 16:44:39 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:44:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <368707210.299137.1323215028133.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <755034172.299153.1323215079998.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

What determines the use of a capacitor is its value, polarized or not, it's voltage rating and environmental factors.
Big capacity (in terms of Farads) normally equates to Audio and power supplies.
Small capacity, eg ~100pf would be used in RF circuits... and so on <g>. 
The capacitor itself is not aware what you are using it for.

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Tim Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Here's a dissected condensor/capacitor.
> http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/594557/1
> Has anybody used an audio type capacitor to replace the auto type
> condensor?

From krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com  Tue Dec  6 20:28:42 2011
From: krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com (krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 22:28:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] bonnet supports
Message-ID: <20111207032842.EQPRL.878.root@cdptpa-web02-z01>

hello to all ... a former long time ago T list guy .. now restoring a bugeye... looking for headlight buckets and bonnet supports w mounts.. hope i am doing this list posting right... its been along time. 

thanks to all
rocky d

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  7 04:10:36 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 03:10:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritelier Sprite 9255 WD for sale in the UK
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeX=j3eQ6YbOCakHPTMDsCo9W73dhaQ2VKVOV2SCERg-w@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I got this info and link from Jon Whitehouse Bird in the UK, very cool
info. I asked for the list of those goodies and I'll get back to you all on
that unless some of you know them.
Lin

link:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C265030



the "Spritelier Sprite" was part of Healeys advertising slogan..."Make it a
Spritelier Sprite" which referred to the 'go-faster goodies' that they sold
to improve the Sprites performance over the standard production BMC car.
The term isn't used in connection with a separate or distinct model. 9255
WD is a steel bodied car - not aluminium.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  7 04:25:55 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 03:25:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC .... Stitches the Cat is feeling
 better, no wheel chocks yet ; )
In-Reply-To: <475371696.849610.1323020474554.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
References: <1926330965.849577.1323020240657.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
	<475371696.849610.1323020474554.JavaMail.root@cl01-host01.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd5kHPUFz1kPbDbn1mb1shy0Wgnz=367-yUd59=B1PL9w@mail.gmail.com>

Kate I think Clyde is trying to get you to quit smoking and give "him" more
attention ; )

Love purring kitties. Stitches is hanging in there but God only knows what
lurkes inside her body. I'm grateful for her being comfortable in her
decline.
Lin

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM, <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> Since Lin's good kitty is showing signs of improvement, I would like to
> offer a wheel chock to a home that needs one. His name is Clyde, he weighs
> 22 pounds, and always must be in the middle of whatever is being done.
>
> A few minutes ago he wrote a nice long letter in what appeared to be
> Farsi, to numerous unknown friends, and hit send before I was able to
> remove him from the keyboard. When he finally deigned to jump off the
> computer, he took my Pepsi with him, spilling it all over my end table and
> the bills I had set out to pay tonight. Not only that, he drowned a full
> pack of cigarettes and my lucky lighter.
>
> Sometime during the night he opened and scattered a big bag of soda cans
> that I was saving for the animal relief folks to recycle to fund low cost
> spays & neuters.
>
> His only redeeming features are a loud, near constant purr, and a love of
> being cuddled.
>
> Kate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "ryan kubanoff" <
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 8:29:50 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC .... Stitches the Cat is feeling better,
> no wheel chocks yet ; )
>
> List,
> Just wanted to let those of you who are drooling for kitty wheel chocks,
> know that Stitches the Cat is breathing better & eating & pooping a bit
> with her new meds (steroids). I'm hopeful but realistic for a 14 year old
> cat with health issues. But being she should have died in the summer of
> 2010 when she was lost for 5 weeks and no thyroid meds she is one very
> determined to live kitty.
>
> So no wheel chocks yet ; )
>
> BTW Ryan, while still in the design stage on that cat collar setup for 2
> cats who don't get along try a laser light. I just borrowed one and
> surprizingly Sprite Kat was totally distracted that she didn't go near
> Stitches. Give it a try till I get this collar made.
>
> Lin
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  7 04:27:36 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 03:27:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "Interesting read"`<G> !
In-Reply-To: <CAJX-WcUPJa+nczjiEM+Lz_=A7XhRFz8a48hVoavQ9odqgoyTzw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4ED7A59E.8020502@justbrits.com>
	<CAJX-WcUPJa+nczjiEM+Lz_=A7XhRFz8a48hVoavQ9odqgoyTzw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcqGPv744+_D24xsPwBhzzT1E03ufy44sWkvnpv3nMB6A@mail.gmail.com>

Sweet looking sports car : )
Lin

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM, Greg Gowins <eric.t.cartman at gmail.com>wrote:

> I drive by there several times a month on my trips to Houston.  Maybe
> I should drop in and see if I can get a test drive on the track they
> have out back. :)
>
> Greg Gowins
> Driftwood, TX
>
> On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>
> wrote:
> > <quote>
> >
> > Sealy, Texas-based Hennessey Performance has introduced an open-top
> > version of its 1200 hp Venom GT
> > for the low, low price of just $1.1 million. Yes, $1.1 million. And
> > yes, 1200 hp.
> >
> > Read more:
> >
>
> http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/11/30/275-mph-convertible-from-texas/?goo
> gle_editors_picks=true#ixzz1fIYGCIAA
> >
> > </quote>
> >
> > or: *http://tinyurl.com/7zgtdq3*
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  7 04:34:17 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 03:34:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Sprite on Ebay quick question on his restoration
In-Reply-To: <241D8AAC-C1B9-4736-9899-585D6E9F3319@chartermi.net>
References: <CAL0QtVfs+S+ZXjeK85Mg3vJ7YTs-b5Jc+H7ZnvhJAVaytFXqZg@mail.gmail.com>
	<241D8AAC-C1B9-4736-9899-585D6E9F3319@chartermi.net>
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Rick & List,
Thanks I also always wondered about why some had that padding under the
dash.
Lin

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Lin,
>
> The HAN7 Sprite was introduced in late 1962 and did indeed have vinyl on
> the
> top of the doors.   It also came with a padded roll on the top and bottom
> of
> the dash instead of the earlier simple vinyl covering.
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Dec 4, 2011, at 9:38 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > List,
> > I was looking at the restoration of this 62 Sprite on ebay and I was
> > wondering if any 62 Sprites had vinyl on the top of the doors? My Sprite
> > has the aluminum trim without vinyl covering on it, and my dash aluminum
> > trim is vinyl covered in black. Really pretty example, motivates me to
> > possibly repaint Pinky : )
> > Lin
> >
> > link
> > *http://tinyurl.com/7jrfg9j
> > *Item number: 250941931879
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Dec  7 12:16:01 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:16:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnurj0559Ha+5y+S5Wg=u+MarvoR-KX5bdv7GODd4sAAs2w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v51yif2hsjevdj@pete200>
	<CAJgjnurj0559Ha+5y+S5Wg=u+MarvoR-KX5bdv7GODd4sAAs2w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJ3vuGpi3r7=MJRdCJNAE+szDn7h0TFxN=NTS4gfhGrCA@mail.gmail.com>

Due to cancellations the Doc can get me in this afternoon.
Going home from work early to get ready, right after I fill out my time
sheet.
Wish me luck!

Rick Bastedo


On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 11:31 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Agreed, Pete.  The PT is extremely important. I followed the
> regimen rigidly. My wife didn't and the result was that I have
> normal, fully functional and strong hands now and the wife
> doesn't. She will probably have to go back for a second bout
> of surgery while mine are much better.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Dec  7 12:42:24 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:42:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcJ3vuGpi3r7=MJRdCJNAE+szDn7h0TFxN=NTS4gfhGrCA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v51yif2hsjevdj@pete200>
	<CAJgjnurj0559Ha+5y+S5Wg=u+MarvoR-KX5bdv7GODd4sAAs2w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcJ3vuGpi3r7=MJRdCJNAE+szDn7h0TFxN=NTS4gfhGrCA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EDFC1A0.9070403@wi.net>

All the best Rick!! You'll be able to shift the gearbox in the Spridget 
in no time.
:-)

Dave W.


On 12/7/2011 1:16 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
> Due to cancellations the Doc can get me in this afternoon.
> Going home from work early to get ready, right after I fill out my time
> sheet.
> Wish me luck!
>
> Rick Bastedo

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec  7 12:43:50 2011
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:43:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcJ3vuGpi3r7=MJRdCJNAE+szDn7h0TFxN=NTS4gfhGrCA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com><op.v51yif2hsjevdj@pete200><CAJgjnurj0559Ha+5y+S5Wg=u+MarvoR-KX5bdv7GODd4sAAs2w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcJ3vuGpi3r7=MJRdCJNAE+szDn7h0TFxN=NTS4gfhGrCA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DA6DE5243A5E4C27AAEF6AA1892B2E76@spider>

May The Force be with you!
=========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Bastedo
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 11:16 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery

Due to cancellations the Doc can get me in this afternoon.
Going home from work early to get ready, right after I fill out my time
sheet.
Wish me luck!

Rick Bastedo

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Dec  7 22:52:08 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:52:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcJ3vuGpi3r7=MJRdCJNAE+szDn7h0TFxN=NTS4gfhGrCA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhc+MLvJyoxMTGjhng25w56ojCAN4gSVCfSM+O3eWwBVc5w@mail.gmail.com>
	<op.v51yif2hsjevdj@pete200>
	<CAJgjnurj0559Ha+5y+S5Wg=u+MarvoR-KX5bdv7GODd4sAAs2w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABWjhcJ3vuGpi3r7=MJRdCJNAE+szDn7h0TFxN=NTS4gfhGrCA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EE05088.9000504@justbrits.com>

<< Due to cancellations the Doc can get me in this afternoon.>>

FINALLY closed the  "Courses" around yer area, huh Rick ?!?!?  NO more 
"Tee-Times" --- SOOOO solly ! ! !

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 01:15:48 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:15:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peter's Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhcLn=__1hVye5-wNHou9YErbD7unCq7JCzQ9sbstwnbnJA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABWjhcLn=__1hVye5-wNHou9YErbD7unCq7JCzQ9sbstwnbnJA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf4kF-DjdePiAVc5GPoQHT_rkaTZeNFChqK0SE3skTcDQ@mail.gmail.com>

Rick what is the name of the competition? Is it BEST, First, Robo Wars or
other?

The hardest thing about robotics competitions are that their can only be a
few kids in the pit area.

If you need some links for parts programing or circuitry let me know we are
programming Arduino chips for our underwater robot. MATE ROV is a nice
competition that has middle school to college levels.
Lin


On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks!!
>
> RE: "Nationals" ... We are not getting ahead of ourselves just yet.
> This is a rookie team and most of the guys have never competed at any
> organized activity before.
>
> The guys need to practice and they need to (IMHO) learn to use a lot more
> teamwork on the mechanical portion of the competition.
> They practiced tagging out and in and letting others work but when it came
> to the competition the first two guys in there just stayed in and tried to
> do it all themselves.
>
> The rules are such that only two members of a team can be up at the robot
> "corral" at a time. Everyone else must stay behind the line a few feet
> away.
> Naturally if there are 6 tasks to do and there are six guys it makes sense
> for teams of two to tackle two tasks each, practice them till perfect and
> let the other teams of two up when their tasks are complete.
>
> In reality however the first two guys tend to want to stick it out and do
> it all themselves rather than tag out and let others work.
> This (IMHO) is not a recipe for success, and it definitely showed during
> the competition.
> I have to somehow get this suggestion across to the coaches, and that may
> prove difficult since it's the main coach's son who is the one who is doing
> it.
>
> Rick (diplomacy isn't my strongest attribute) Bastedo
>
> _________________________
> From: "\" Just Brits \" Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peters Robotics team
>
> CONGRATS Peter [and PROUD Dad <G>] ! ! !
>
> << On 12/4/2011 10:52 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
> - There were 240 teams in the state of Washington for the 2010 season >>
>
> So "Nationals", Rick ?!? >VBF? !?!
>
> Ed
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 02:46:49 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:46:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheeler Dealers
In-Reply-To: <1323038499.63752.androidMobile@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1323038499.63752.androidMobile@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Ron & List,
I only have local channels is that link here:

http://velocity.discovery.com/videos/

Hope you're feeling better Ron ; )
Lin

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Doing a Buggy right now on wheeler dealers on Velocity channel.
>
>
> Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 02:48:40 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:48:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
In-Reply-To: <a5ehg5$du1i47@email.mtu.edu>
References: <a5ehg5$du1i47@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVfb0XEEKDd8OBojZ8wMrsENEqqkoKUpD+9EJ1qkubnCkw@mail.gmail.com>

Scary Tim I got "file not found". I hope it is temporary.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> I recently read an interesting write up titled; "Condenser Failure in
> Conventional Ignition Systems." Found it in the British Car Forum Tiki so
> it is specific to the condensers we use in our cars. The author does an
> autopsy on 3 condensers to learn how and why they fail. (warning: graphic
> pictures) He then suggests a method for using an external, modern, reliable
> capacitor. He admits the setup doesn't look "nice" but it works and may be
> worth making one just to have with you on a trip.
>
> Question. When a capacitor fails won't our cars continue to run? (but the
> points erode at an accelerated rate) right or wrong?
>
> I wanted to check the team.net/archive, but the last few times I've tried
> I can't get a connection. Anyone else having trouble?
>
>
> Tim Collins
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 02:51:13 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:51:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC
In-Reply-To: <1323098943.46495.YahooMailRC@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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	<1323098943.46495.YahooMailRC@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Good comment Jay and I like the bit about sentencing them to driving a
Prius, how about an old VW bus they are slower ; )
Lin

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 7:29 AM, Jay <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> This is what happens when you get stupid people behind the wheel of a car
> or in
> this case a whole squad of them.
>
> In reality, there is nowhere to safely drive this class of car safely at
> it's
> limits, and obviously these clowns were over the limit.
>
> Maybe they should be sentenced to driving a Prius.
>
> jay
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Neil Anderson <neilandcustom at gmail.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, December 5, 2011 9:37:41 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] This will ruin your day, car crash, but no LBC
>
>
> http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/05/world/asia/japan-expensive-car-crash/index
> .html?hpt=hp_t3
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 03:17:06 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 02:17:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bonnet supports
In-Reply-To: <20111207032842.EQPRL.878.root@cdptpa-web02-z01>
References: <20111207032842.EQPRL.878.root@cdptpa-web02-z01>
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I see it so it got to the list. Hope you find them.
Lin
PS What is is T is that Triumph?

On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 7:28 PM, <krislynco.llc at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> hello to all ... a former long time ago T list guy .. now restoring a
> bugeye... looking for headlight buckets and bonnet supports w mounts.. hope
> i am doing this list posting right... its been along time.
>
> thanks to all
> rocky d
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From heard at datatrontech.net  Thu Dec  8 06:07:06 2011
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 08:07:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues
Message-ID: <CAGe=UP4FgLRu_hFbu+pVW50Z3h2xvukDQMP-8tWUn4LERhK_1A@mail.gmail.com>

Took my BE out for a drive the other day and after about 10 miles, the
speedometer started wildly fluctuating.  The odometer hasn't worked in who
knows how long so I was contemplating fixing it myself or sending it in for
repair anyway.  So first I called MoMa and spoke to them about repair.  Me
being a Typical Unsophisticated Southern Person, it was difficult to
understand the  thick accent of the fellow I was talking to, but I think he
told me that the old speedometer cables will actually unwind somewhat
causing them to get longer.  As they do, they collide with the innards of
the speedo and cause all sorts of havoc.  After hearing the price to have
it repaired, I decided to tear it apart and see what was going on.

Well, the worm gear is shot so the odometer is never going to work again
without some replacement parts.  The speedo part seems fine.  I'm wondering
if his analysis is correct regarding the cable.  What do you think?

Thanks,
Heard

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Dec  8 07:34:32 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:34:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues
In-Reply-To: <CAGe=UP4FgLRu_hFbu+pVW50Z3h2xvukDQMP-8tWUn4LERhK_1A@mail.g
	mail.com>
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Message-ID: <201112080634701.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

There are many reports of new cables being installed and the speedo 
"bounces". Often it is due to the cable end protruding too far into 
the speedo itself, pushing the cup and cone together where they will 
drag on each other. Best to add a small washer or 3 to the end of the 
outer cable, inside the cable nut, so that the inner cable doesn't 
have the chance to bottom out. That also prematurely wears the 
bearings or jewels.
    Whether the cable "grows".... I dunno...
         Peter C
==
At 07:07 AM 12/8/2011, Heard Saxon wrote:
>Took my BE out for a drive the other day and after about 10 miles, the
>speedometer started wildly fluctuating.  The odometer hasn't worked in who
>knows how long so I was contemplating fixing it myself or sending it in for
>repair anyway.  So first I called MoMa and spoke to them about repair.  Me
>being a Typical Unsophisticated Southern Person, it was difficult to
>understand the  thick accent of the fellow I was talking to, but I think he
>told me that the old speedometer cables will actually unwind somewhat
>causing them to get longer.  As they do, they collide with the innards of
>the speedo and cause all sorts of havoc.  After hearing the price to have
>it repaired, I decided to tear it apart and see what was going on.
>
>Well, the worm gear is shot so the odometer is never going to work again
>without some replacement parts.  The speedo part seems fine.  I'm wondering
>if his analysis is correct regarding the cable.  What do you think?
>
>Thanks,
>Heard

From homehandy at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec  8 08:18:25 2011
From: homehandy at sbcglobal.net (HomeHandy)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:18:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues
In-Reply-To: <201112080634701.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <CAGe=UP4FgLRu_hFbu+pVW50Z3h2xvukDQMP-8tWUn4LERhK_1A@mail.gmail.com>
	<201112080634701.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <9E4C49C748DB49FE9A5539882F7BAFF3@Snoopy>

I had my speedo repaired at MoMa. If you call, talk to Margaret (owner). 
Also, I was told by Margaret to file/grind off a small amount (I took off 
about 1/32") from the end of the inner cable. The end at the speedo. This 
will do the same thing that Peter suggested by using a small washer inside 
the nut. BTW, my speedo works perfectly and is very close to reading 
correctly.

Jeff Kelly
-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 8:34 AM
To: Heard Saxon ; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues

There are many reports of new cables being installed and the speedo
"bounces". Often it is due to the cable end protruding too far into
the speedo itself, pushing the cup and cone together where they will
drag on each other. Best to add a small washer or 3 to the end of the
outer cable, inside the cable nut, so that the inner cable doesn't
have the chance to bottom out. That also prematurely wears the
bearings or jewels.
    Whether the cable "grows".... I dunno...
         Peter C
==
At 07:07 AM 12/8/2011, Heard Saxon wrote:
>Took my BE out for a drive the other day and after about 10 miles, the
>speedometer started wildly fluctuating.  The odometer hasn't worked in who
>knows how long so I was contemplating fixing it myself or sending it in for
>repair anyway.  So first I called MoMa and spoke to them about repair.  Me
>being a Typical Unsophisticated Southern Person, it was difficult to
>understand the  thick accent of the fellow I was talking to, but I think he
>told me that the old speedometer cables will actually unwind somewhat
>causing them to get longer.  As they do, they collide with the innards of
>the speedo and cause all sorts of havoc.  After hearing the price to have
>it repaired, I decided to tear it apart and see what was going on.
>
>Well, the worm gear is shot so the odometer is never going to work again
>without some replacement parts.  The speedo part seems fine.  I'm wondering
>if his analysis is correct regarding the cable.  What do you think?
>
>Thanks,
>Heard
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From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com  Thu Dec  8 08:46:11 2011
From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:46:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peter's Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVf4kF-DjdePiAVc5GPoQHT_rkaTZeNFChqK0SE3skTcDQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20111208154611.PFTMF.8207.root@cdptpa-web34-z02.mail.rr.com>

In our local BEST competition they let anybody in the pits.  At the state level they restrict it to about 5 or 6 at a time.  We would let various team members rotate in and out.  When the nationals were in Dallas I went to watch.  The pits were relatively open but there weren't that many teams or people there so it wasn't crowded.

I went to the nationals for VEX and that was a madhouse.  There were teams from around the world and they filled the huge Dallas convention center.

 
> The hardest thing about robotics competitions are that their can only be a
> few kids in the pit area.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Dec  8 10:40:03 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:40:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensers
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Condenser Failure = Engine will not run

-----Original Message----- 
From: Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 3:48 AM
To: Tim Collins
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Condensers

Scary Tim I got "file not found". I hope it is temporary.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> I recently read an interesting write up titled; "Condenser Failure in
> Conventional Ignition Systems." Found it in the British Car Forum Tiki so
> it is specific to the condensers we use in our cars. The author does an
> autopsy on 3 condensers to learn how and why they fail. (warning: graphic
> pictures) He then suggests a method for using an external, modern, 
> reliable
> capacitor. He admits the setup doesn't look "nice" but it works and may be
> worth making one just to have with you on a trip.
>
> Question. When a capacitor fails won't our cars continue to run? (but the
> points erode at an accelerated rate) right or wrong?
>
> I wanted to check the team.net/archive, but the last few times I've tried
> I can't get a connection. Anyone else having trouble?
>
>
> Tim Collins
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Thu Dec  8 13:56:53 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 20:56:53 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues
Message-ID: <20111208.135653.3349.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

Heard- I had a no-work issue with my MKII speedo, after getting one sent to me
(Thanks Peter!), that was similarly stiff, i disassembled both and used the
speedo drive gear from one as the odo drive gear on the other. the main
problem that I found was that the driven shaft rides in a cast zinc body, the
body being softer than the shaft actually galls onto the shaft itself if not
lubricated sufficiently. I pulled the driven shaft, buffed it clean with white
scotchbrite, reamed out the casting, and lubricated it with a couple/three
drops of Braycote oil (you might be able to find something like Nye's clock
oil or possibly use some Triflow). The phenolic gears for the odo and speedo
are the same, so if you cna find another non-working unit, you may be able to
subsititute one for another.
It now works smoothly and effortlessly.


Mark Haynes
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Took my BE out for a drive the other day and after about 10 miles, the
speedometer started wildly fluctuating.  The odometer hasn't worked in who
knows how long so I was contemplating fixing it myself or sending it in for
repair anyway.  So first I called MoMa and spoke to them about repair.  Me
being a Typical Unsophisticated Southern Person, it was difficult to
understand the  thick accent of the fellow I was talking to, but I think he
told me that the old speedometer cables will actually unwind somewhat
causing them to get longer.  As they do, they collide with the innards of
the speedo and cause all sorts of havoc.  After hearing the price to have
it repaired, I decided to tear it apart and see what was going on.

Well, the worm gear is shot so the odometer is never going to work again
without some replacement parts.  The speedo part seems fine.  I'm wondering
if his analysis is correct regarding the cable.  What do you think?

Thanks,
Heard


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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Thu Dec  8 19:17:05 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 21:17:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] on craigs..
Message-ID: <BABA8BFE90574FEAB3279BA9BDA21247@blackbox2>

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2720265640.html

No vested interest...

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Dec  8 22:07:22 2011
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 23:07:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets]  another on craigs...
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References: <BABA8BFE90574FEAB3279BA9BDA21247@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <001c01ccb630$6f3ebdd0$4dbc3970$@rr.com>

A friend of mine on the left coast found this on line:

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/2678985516.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/7jmbqrw


is this anyone on the list?

Chris

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Fri Dec  9 08:49:17 2011
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 15:49:17 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensors
Message-ID: <20111209.084917.2073.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>

So what would be wrong with an electrolytic cap (other than its capacitance is
usually in the full mf range)?
How about a ceramic cap? I found a 1206 case, 630Vdc ceramic SMD cap with a
220pf, 10% rating for a measly $0.14 each.
It seems to fit the bill, temp range -55C to 125C


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From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Dec  9 09:02:33 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:02:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensors
In-Reply-To: <20111209.084917.2073.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
References: <20111209.084917.2073.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <20111209080213.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

This recalls an experience I had at the parts counter back in 74.
  Guy comes in complaining that the Lucas condenser he just got was 
not correct, in that they're supposed to be 22mf.

We were a Lucas warehouse and had thousands of them, and he had a 
meter.........

an hour later he had found some that were "acceptable".

I learned something that day.... more about resistance than capacitance.

Peter C

From sethamosjones at gmail.com  Fri Dec  9 09:28:13 2011
From: sethamosjones at gmail.com (Seth Jones)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:28:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Purchase "Sprite Midget Club Calendar 2012 (11x17"
 open)"" for 30% off until Wednesday.
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Just got this from lulu.  Maybe it will work for you all.

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From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Dec  9 10:10:13 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:10:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensors
In-Reply-To: <20111209.084917.2073.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <1051281310.336128.1323450613796.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

I'm thinking they'd have to withstand a few KV...

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Mark Haynes" <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

> So what would be wrong with an electrolytic cap (other than its
> capacitance is usually in the full mf range)?
> 
> How about a ceramic cap? I found a 1206 case, 630Vdc ceramic SMD cap
> with a 220pf, 10% rating for a measly $0.14 each.
c

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Dec  9 10:12:23 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:12:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Condensors
In-Reply-To: <20111209080213.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <682643329.336175.1323450743044.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Must have been the same city employee that reads my meter...

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> This recalls an experience I had at the parts counter back in 74.
> 
> Guy comes in complaining that the Lucas condenser he just got was 
> not correct, in that they're supposed to be 22mf.
> We were a Lucas warehouse and had thousands of them, and he had a
> meter.........
> an hour later he had found some that were "acceptable".

From kk7ss at frontier.com  Fri Dec  9 10:14:41 2011
From: kk7ss at frontier.com (Dave KK7SS)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:14:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Purchase "Sprite Midget Club Calendar 2012
 (11x17" open)"" for 30% off until Wednesday.
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Message-ID: <226120357.336226.1323450881786.JavaMail.root@cl02-host03.dlls.pa.frontiernet.net>

Offer ended at Midnight Dec 7th  :(

--
Dave G  KK7SS
 Richland, WA

'59 Morris Minor 1000 - working on it :|
'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

----- "Seth Jones" <sethamosjones at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just got this from lulu.  Maybe it will work for you all.
> off until Wednesday.
> with 30% off with coupon code WINTERSAVE305.

From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Dec 10 11:49:26 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:49:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Move along, move along
Message-ID: <4EE3A9B6.40601@bradakis.com>

Nothing to see here, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

mjb.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Dec  9 18:26:47 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:26:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Off Topic Request
Message-ID: <CABQj3r8PNF26RVAZ8R=oUMT-_uxM7E6FDK293sW7=kfxA-ZCnA@mail.gmail.com>

Some of you may know, I mess around with bicycles. I have an old 87
Cannondale SR500 road bike, in a lovely 80's turquoise paint. I have a
computer on the bike, but it is missing the magnet that goes on the front
wheels spoke. My closest bike shop is 30 miles away, in south Ft. Worth,
but I do not know if they sell just the magnet. Does anyone out there
possibly have an bike, that no longer has a working computer, but the
magnet is still on the front wheel? If so, would they be willing to sell it?

thank you,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

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From davriker at nwi.net  Fri Dec  9 20:34:35 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:34:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Purchase "Sprite Midget Club Calendar 2012
 (11x17" open)"" for 30% off until Wednesday.
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Use discount code DECPHOTOS30
It is good until December 31 for 30% off.
David R.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dave KK7SS
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 9:14 AM
To: spridgets_autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Purchase "Sprite Midget Club Calendar 2012 
(11x17" open)"" for 30% off until Wednesday.

Offer ended at Midnight Dec 7th  :(

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'65 Sprite - running :)
'76 Midget - co-owned with #4 Son :)
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

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From davriker at nwi.net  Fri Dec  9 20:38:02 2011
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:38:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Purchase "Sprite Midget Club Calendar 2012
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Oh, now that I've joined, and PAID for my calendar, they send me a code for 
50% off calendars.
Use code HOLIDAYSUPERSAVINGS355  good until Dec 31st.

David R.

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To: spridgets_autox.team.net
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(11x17" open)"" for 30% off until Wednesday.

Offer ended at Midnight Dec 7th  :(

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From millerls at ado13.com  Sat Dec 10 21:38:07 2011
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:38:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... What's wrong with this ?
In-Reply-To: <jc0n52+qb4i@eGroups.com>
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Sounds like the seal is not working on that valve.

On Dec 10, 2011, at 2:40 PM, sprideteer wrote:

> Ten years ago I rebuilt the 1275 in my BE.  Bores were barely worn (.003")
at the very top so I just lightly honed them and used new pistons and rings.
Installing the pistons, I chipped the top compression ring on #2 cyl.  I heard
it happen, so removed the piston.  The vendor had no stock on rings, nor could
I find them as a separate item, so I reused one of the old rings.  That
cylinder was down about 10 psi (145 vs 155 on the others)a difference which I
decided not to worry about.  The engine ran fine.
>
> Recently the #2 cylinder dropped to 110 psi (the other 3 still 155), and I
was able to locate a new set of the correct rings.  I lightly honed the
cylinder, installed the new rings, replacing all  rings including the top ring
which was broken, although the bore was not scored.
>
> Compression is now right up at 155, but that cylinder is now oiling the
spark plug.  It runs great, compression has stayed @ 155, but the plug is
black oily.  A new plug oils up in just a few miles, and there is a puff of
blue smoke on starting off after idling, although no blue smoke at speed.
>
> Are the rings in that cyl just not seated, or did I do something wrong (like
a compression ring upside down)?
>
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Dec 11 05:28:50 2011
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:28:50 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... What's wrong with this ?
Message-ID: <SNT135-ds172940EE33E6233A57A48CD4BF0@phx.gbl>

Yep .... it does ....

....but the problem, completely coincident with ring replacement .... makes me
think
that ..... for whatever reason, the oil control ring isn't functioning up to
par.

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry & Sandi Miller
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 11:38 PM
To: Sprite, Spridget
Subject: Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... What's wrong with this ?

Sounds like the seal is not working on that valve.

On Dec 10, 2011, at 2:40 PM, sprideteer wrote:

> Ten years ago I rebuilt the 1275 in my BE.  Bores were barely worn (.003")
at the very top so I just lightly honed them and used new pistons and rings.
Installing the pistons, I chipped the top compression ring on #2 cyl.  I heard
it happen, so removed the piston.  The vendor had no stock on rings, nor could
I find them as a separate item, so I reused one of the old rings.  That
cylinder was down about 10 psi (145 vs 155 on the others)a difference which I
decided not to worry about.  The engine ran fine.
>
> Recently the #2 cylinder dropped to 110 psi (the other 3 still 155), and I
was able to locate a new set of the correct rings.  I lightly honed the
cylinder, installed the new rings, replacing all  rings including the top ring
which was broken, although the bore was not scored.
>
> Compression is now right up at 155, but that cylinder is now oiling the
spark plug.  It runs great, compression has stayed @ 155, but the plug is
black oily.  A new plug oils up in just a few miles, and there is a puff of
blue smoke on starting off after idling, although no blue smoke at speed.
>
> Are the rings in that cyl just not seated, or did I do something wrong (like
a compression ring upside down)?
>
>
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From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Dec 11 12:36:17 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:36:17 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] List stuff
Message-ID: <4EE50631.509@bradakis.com>

During yesterday's mini-meltdown of Team.Net I had to change a few things.
Some folks may have inadvertently been unsubscribed.  Let me know if
you don't see this message ;-)  Also the unsubscribe/manage link at the
bottom of this message should be back in place for folks not on the
digest.

My apologies for any inconvenience.

mjb.

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Dec 11 13:17:21 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:17:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 9, Issue 2
In-Reply-To: <mailman.9.1323630002.2139.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.9.1323630002.2139.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+vr1C_BXFiqGS5Y-5POgncV4Z_KcyDPBY2YwtdXQVM-g@mail.gmail.com>

Family ordered one for me for Christmas, I just used the code below and
ordered a second one for my cubicle at work.
Thanks David,

Rick Bastedo

____________________________________
From: "David Riker"
To: "Dave KK7SS"
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Purchase "Sprite Midget Club Calendar
       2012 (11x17" open)"" for 30% off until Wednesday.

Oh, now that I've joined, and PAID for my calendar, they send me a code for
50% off calendars.
Use code HOLIDAYSUPERSAVINGS355  good until Dec 31st.

David R.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Dec 11 16:25:41 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:25:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peter's Robotics team
In-Reply-To: <20111208154611.PFTMF.8207.root@cdptpa-web34-z02.mail.rr.com>
References: <CAL0QtVf4kF-DjdePiAVc5GPoQHT_rkaTZeNFChqK0SE3skTcDQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<20111208154611.PFTMF.8207.root@cdptpa-web34-z02.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVc4WBjS_ymJDmStYZ7vcYtYwZacx1Rfr8QvhdF+ztsyfQ@mail.gmail.com>

Our kids do Vex also it is very popular.
Lin

On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 7:46 AM, <bjshov8 at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> In our local BEST competition they let anybody in the pits.  At the state
> level they restrict it to about 5 or 6 at a time.  We would let various
> team members rotate in and out.  When the nationals were in Dallas I went
> to watch.  The pits were relatively open but there weren't that many teams
> or people there so it wasn't crowded.
>
> I went to the nationals for VEX and that was a madhouse.  There were teams
> from around the world and they filled the huge Dallas convention center.
>
>
> > The hardest thing about robotics competitions are that their can only be
> a
> > few kids in the pit area.
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sat Dec 10 03:37:37 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:37:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] List Up?
Message-ID: <1323513457.93639.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I'm guessing the list is down.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

From mark at bradakis.com  Mon Dec 12 21:03:57 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:03:57 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Old addresses
Message-ID: <4EE6CEAD.5070400@bradakis.com>

I think I have most of the old or missing address issues sorted out.

What fun.

Let me know if you are still having problems.

mjb.

From millerls at ado13.com  Mon Dec 12 22:09:03 2011
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:09:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] List Up?
In-Reply-To: <1323513457.93639.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <1323513457.93639.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A8FFB87B-F616-4EAA-825C-378410DDAB34@ado13.com>

You loose.

On Dec 10, 2011, at 2:37 AM, Michael MacLean wrote:

> I'm guessing the list is down.
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> 02 Heritage Springer
> ------------------------
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 13 04:16:12 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:16:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] List Up?
In-Reply-To: <A8FFB87B-F616-4EAA-825C-378410DDAB34@ado13.com>
References: <1323513457.93639.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<A8FFB87B-F616-4EAA-825C-378410DDAB34@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeSNmxvt5Xw3w-hpOmwe1zijT2VkpaL97rzvRoVtKnywA@mail.gmail.com>

I see you ; )
Lin

On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 9:09 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>wrote:

> You loose.
>
> On Dec 10, 2011, at 2:37 AM, Michael MacLean wrote:
>
> > I'm guessing the list is down.
> >
> > Mike MacLean
> > 60 Sprite
> > 56 BN2
> > 02 Heritage Springer
> > ------------------------
> >
> > spridgets at autox.team.net
> >
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 13 03:08:33 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:08:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Old addresses
In-Reply-To: <4EE6CEAD.5070400@bradakis.com>
References: <4EE6CEAD.5070400@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf1yXj-NFUVypk8DbMCeKZrtd1p71QFi2YR6fDghoAPZA@mail.gmail.com>

I see it ; )
Thanks Lin

On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:

> I think I have most of the old or missing address issues sorted out.
>
> What fun.
>
> Let me know if you are still having problems.
>
> mjb.
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 13 03:13:35 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:13:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Look another Janis Joplin Sprite bonnet on ebay ; )
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdv5FBXyuO28MFLS0bD9ENC08Ctxsg32q5vCL_ML=pZyg@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Look another Janis Joplin Sprite bonnet on ebay ; )
Enjoy:
*http://tinyurl.com/72drt5t

*320812751581

For those of you confused as to why I call it that, at Carlisle for years a
vender was trying to sell the same bonnet that someone painted (by hand) in
psycedelic colors. Therefore we all called it the Janis Joplin bonnet. I
personally don't like it but because of it being Sprite and unusual it kind
of grows on me ; )
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 13 03:08:02 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:08:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] $19,000 Sprite paint job?
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVcooUf1m7wAM_VxzNyiAXZRHHCW32oZWASTqrAy8Oimjw@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I have heard of expensive paint job on many cars but $19K for an Iris Blue
Sprite? And it is not complete.
Check out the ebay ad.
140661663087

or *http://tinyurl.com/87yxozm*
Lin

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Dec 13 13:08:13 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:08:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets No LBC - Peter's Robotics team
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+XQ7zP4_kG_MZ_KcnDUxGx8hDs+ObwSopN7NcQ2QntTQ@mail.gmail.com>

Peter is in the FLL at Middle school level.
He's in 8th grade, this is a perfect union of programming and building
things so it 'hits the spot' for him.
They allow as many people as can fit around the table but all save two must
stay behind a line taped out on the floor.
Some of the teams tag out and let sets of two do specific parts of the
challenge, they tend to get higher scores.
Hopefully Peter will sway the guys to this kind of thinking, he's the team
captain and the one who is showing the other guys how to program.
They have some down time until after Christmas, they will have to get right
into it on 12/26 if they intend to do well.

Rick Bastedo

____________________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Peter's Robotics team

Our kids do Vex also it is very popular.
Lin

From mark at bradakis.com  Tue Dec 13 20:23:21 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:23:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] List Up?
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVeSNmxvt5Xw3w-hpOmwe1zijT2VkpaL97rzvRoVtKnywA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1323513457.93639.YahooMailClassic@web180603.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<A8FFB87B-F616-4EAA-825C-378410DDAB34@ado13.com>
	<CAL0QtVeSNmxvt5Xw3w-hpOmwe1zijT2VkpaL97rzvRoVtKnywA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4EE816A9.6010804@bradakis.com>

I was hoping that the admin messages I've sent out over the last few days
would alert folks to the fact that there has been some sporadic behavior
lately with the Team.Net lists.  This list, along with the 60 or so others,
has been up and down randomly over the weekend.

I'm hoping to get the wayward electrons moving in a positive direction soon.
Or is that moving in a ....  never mind.

mjb.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Dec 14 12:53:12 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:53:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale 1958 MGA
Message-ID: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>

I took a look at a 1958 MGA rdstr the other day that a guy wants to sell 
as he has no time to restore it.  It needs total restoration.  This is a 
big project car as you will see from the pics at this link:

The car has been sitting as is for 20 years.  The owner doesn't know how 
to pass it on so I was contacted by a mutual friend.  I have *no 
financial interest* but, just like the owner, I want to see this car 
salvaged and running again.  I almost walked away with it as I could 
sell the parts and come out ahead but the car is too complete for that.  
The owner wishes to sell the entire car and parts to someone who will 
put it back on the road and not piece it out.

All the parts are there as far as I can tell and are now stored on 
pallets and shrink wrapped.  I believe the doors to be original to the 
car and therefore should fit properly.  It has a wooden dash and an 
1800cc "B" serieshead and maybe the engine (no engine number) also (I 
couldn't see the side of the block).

I believe the frame to be sound but couldn't get a real good look.  The 
battery box frames were mostly there.  The aluminum bonnet & boot lid 
were excellent, except for luggage rack holes.  The sills are gone and 
it looks like the doglegs of the rear wings are also gone.  Bodywork is 
needed.

Don Shine is the owner and I know for a fact you can get this car for 
less than $700.00, probably less than $500.

Look at the pictures and give DON a call.  Owner/seller:  Don Shine, 
Waukesha WI, 53186, phone: 414-791-2847

Link:  
http://s468.photobucket.com/albums/rr49/Gowom/1957%20MGA%20HDL43%2043529/

I hope I see HDL43/43529  on the road and at Road America 
sometime...heck I'll even help rebuild the thing.

Dave Woerpel
Burlington WI
'59 MGA 1500 rdstr
'59 :{)
'05 MINI Cooper S
262.763.6815

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec 14 19:05:09 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:05:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale 1958 MGA
In-Reply-To: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>
References: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>
Message-ID: <AD2C689782EA4A7FA9172DF5B95B57A0@AppleJackPC>

Why o why are they always on the other end of the country. I'd be all over 
that for that kind of money.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Woerpel
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 1:53 PM
To: MGs ; Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale 1958 MGA

I took a look at a 1958 MGA rdstr the other day that a guy wants to sell
as he has no time to restore it.  It needs total restoration.  This is a
big project car as you will see from the pics at this link:

The car has been sitting as is for 20 years.  The owner doesn't know how
to pass it on so I was contacted by a mutual friend.  I have *no
financial interest* but, just like the owner, I want to see this car
salvaged and running again.  I almost walked away with it as I could
sell the parts and come out ahead but the car is too complete for that.
The owner wishes to sell the entire car and parts to someone who will
put it back on the road and not piece it out.

All the parts are there as far as I can tell and are now stored on
pallets and shrink wrapped.  I believe the doors to be original to the
car and therefore should fit properly.  It has a wooden dash and an
1800cc "B" serieshead and maybe the engine (no engine number) also (I
couldn't see the side of the block).

I believe the frame to be sound but couldn't get a real good look.  The
battery box frames were mostly there.  The aluminum bonnet & boot lid
were excellent, except for luggage rack holes.  The sills are gone and
it looks like the doglegs of the rear wings are also gone.  Bodywork is
needed.

Don Shine is the owner and I know for a fact you can get this car for
less than $700.00, probably less than $500.

Look at the pictures and give DON a call.  Owner/seller:  Don Shine,
Waukesha WI, 53186, phone: 414-791-2847

Link:
http://s468.photobucket.com/albums/rr49/Gowom/1957%20MGA%20HDL43%2043529/

I hope I see HDL43/43529  on the road and at Road America
sometime...heck I'll even help rebuild the thing.

Dave Woerpel
Burlington WI
'59 MGA 1500 rdstr
'59 :{)
'05 MINI Cooper S
262.763.6815
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 15 11:22:59 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:22:59 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale 1958 MGA
In-Reply-To: <AD2C689782EA4A7FA9172DF5B95B57A0@AppleJackPC>
References: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>
	<AD2C689782EA4A7FA9172DF5B95B57A0@AppleJackPC>
Message-ID: <4EC29FF2.3080201@justbrits.com>

<< On 12/14/2011 8:05 PM, Jack Laird wrote:
             Why o why are they always on the other end of the country. >>

WHY & so what, Jack ?!?   You HAVE p/u AND trailer !?!?!

PLUS "you" "need" a 'PROJECT'   ! ! !    LOL

"Stirring" Ed

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Thu Dec 15 18:31:26 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:31:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bootleg Music-No LBC
Message-ID: <1323999086.99175.YahooMailClassic@web180610.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

For those of you that grew up in my era (70s) this website is a revelation.  I
bought a CD of Joe Cocker live at Boston Garden in 1972.  I bought it because
I was there.  There is all kinds of stuff here that I did not know existed. 
No financial interest...

www.crimsonrecords2003.com.ar

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 15 18:00:45 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:00:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs]  For Sale 1958 MGA
In-Reply-To: <1323972164.67332.YahooMailNeo@web39406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>
	<AD2C689782EA4A7FA9172DF5B95B57A0@AppleJackPC>
	<4EC29FF2.3080201@justbrits.com>
	<1323972164.67332.YahooMailNeo@web39406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4EEA983D.7010702@justbrits.com>

T N X.  Dan ! ! !

<< On 12/15/2011 12:02 PM, Dan DiBiase wrote:
> Ed, I think you are living in the past! Check the date on your 
> computer.....  ;-) >>

I was double checkin' as to when some "local archives" came about & 
when I wanted
to return to "the present" <VBG>, I BooBoo'ed ! ! !  LOL !

Moi

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Dec 16 09:12:47 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:12:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs]  For Sale 1958 MGA
In-Reply-To: <E1RbZgb-0001NJ-Gl@alpha.look.ca>
References: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>
	<AD2C689782EA4A7FA9172DF5B95B57A0@AppleJackPC>
	<4EC29FF2.3080201@justbrits.com>
	<1323972164.67332.YahooMailNeo@web39406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4EEA983D.7010702@justbrits.com> <E1RbZgb-0001NJ-Gl@alpha.look.ca>
Message-ID: <201112160812746.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

At 09:22 AM 12/16/2011, Barrie Robinson wrote:
>Hello folks
>
>What does T N X mean? Ed's cryptic verbiage is sometimes difficult 
>to understand

>At 08:00 PM 12/15/2011, \" Just Brits \" Shop wrote:
>>T N X.  Dan ! ! !

=========================

That's Ed's spaced-out reply.  T N X
   Translation:   Tnx
    translation: Thanx
     translation: Thanks
      translation: Thank you
       translation: Thank you very much, have a great day.... you 
want fries widat?

Peter C

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Dec 16 09:39:00 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:39:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs]  For Sale 1958 MGA
In-Reply-To: <201112160812746.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>
	<AD2C689782EA4A7FA9172DF5B95B57A0@AppleJackPC>
	<4EC29FF2.3080201@justbrits.com>
	<1323972164.67332.YahooMailNeo@web39406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4EEA983D.7010702@justbrits.com> <E1RbZgb-0001NJ-Gl@alpha.look.ca>
	<201112160812746.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4EEB7424.90209@justbrits.com>

<< On 12/16/2011 10:12 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
> translation: Thank you very much, have a great day.... you want 
> fries widat? >>

Super-sized ? ? ?


   er, is dat 'Merican'ed or   'KanuK'ed ???

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 17 05:15:27 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:15:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] For Sale 1958 MGA
In-Reply-To: <4EEB7424.90209@justbrits.com>
References: <4EE8FEA8.5040300@wi.net>
	<AD2C689782EA4A7FA9172DF5B95B57A0@AppleJackPC>
	<4EC29FF2.3080201@justbrits.com>
	<1323972164.67332.YahooMailNeo@web39406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4EEA983D.7010702@justbrits.com> <E1RbZgb-0001NJ-Gl@alpha.look.ca>
	<201112160812746.SM01420@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4EEB7424.90209@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVdTqpeS04b2uBW_aW7ZT+qwNfKGrrjhg5jOPFDrGZ3NoQ@mail.gmail.com>

I like:
   translation: Thank you very much, have a great day.... you want fries
widat?

On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM, " Just Brits " Shop <shop at justbrits.com>
wrote:
> << On 12/16/2011 10:12 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>> translation: Thank you very much, have a great day.... you want
>> fries widat? >>
>
> Super-sized ? ? ?
>
>
>   er, is dat 'Merican'ed or   'KanuK'ed ???
> ------------------------
>
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>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 17 05:20:41 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:20:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas List
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeCyX_ZXpzP98G8A9K2RXdKO5WUq9ZoOiZR6u8z9=hF2w@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I'm not sure when or if you will get this message because of the
sporadic messages problems but:

Merry Christmas,

Linda

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 17 05:24:59 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:24:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
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Good Luck with surgery and healing Rick!
Glad I still can't type ; )
Lin

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 4:54 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
> the EMG report he had two questions:
> How soon can you get in for surgery?
> Which side would you like us to do first?
>
> With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
> Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
> month.
> Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
> else.
> Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.
>
> I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
> I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.
>
> Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
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From rbc_48183 at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 17 08:59:46 2011
From: rbc_48183 at yahoo.com (Roger Cotting)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:59:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
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LinkedIn
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- Roger

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From rmorgan at brantford.ca  Sat Dec 17 12:09:02 2011
From: rmorgan at brantford.ca (rmorgan at brantford.ca)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:09:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] AUTO: Rodney Morgan is out of the office (returning
	01/03/2012)
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I am out of the office until 01/03/2012.

Have a safe and happy holiday season


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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sat Dec 17 12:31:03 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:31:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
Message-ID: <CABWjhc+Lkg-aWFssGyYeBvg97smvcaeU0Mx7GS1ki5x_Jdhsuw@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Linda,
It's been 10 days since my right hand surgery.
On day six I drove my car to the monthly meeting of our MG car club.
It was a little painful, and whether it was related (or not) I spent
Wednesday with a totally numb right index finger.
Strangely enough Thursday the finger was fine again.
I have been taking it easy since then, I drove the van (automatic trans)
but that's the extent of me getting out.
This year we did most of our Christmas shopping online so every day I've
been going over to the post office to see what Santa brought.
Looking forward to getting done with this, so much to do and so little I
can do.
I have a post-op on this coming Wednesday then the left hand gets cut on
the 29th.
Almost everything will be covered under this year's deductible and out of
pocket limits so at the very least it's not hurting financially.

Gimpy


______________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery

Good Luck with surgery and healing Rick!
Glad I still can't type ; )
Lin

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec 17 14:21:58 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:21:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CABWjhc+Lkg-aWFssGyYeBvg97smvcaeU0Mx7GS1ki5x_Jdhsuw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CB1247F6.3365D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> 10 days since my right hand surgery
Have you tried playing guitar yet?

From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Dec 17 14:25:19 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:25:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas List
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVeCyX_ZXpzP98G8A9K2RXdKO5WUq9ZoOiZR6u8z9=hF2w@mail.gmail.com>
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Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> List,
> I'm not sure when or if you will get this message because of the
> sporadic messages problems but:
>
> Merry Christmas,
>
> Linda
>

Drat.  I never saw it.  Stupid computers!

mjb.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 17 17:44:38 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:44:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CB1247F6.3365D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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	<CB1247F6.3365D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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And I got yelled at by Ed for reviving this post ; )
Still love you Ed ; )
Lin

On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>> 10 days since my right hand surgery
> Have you tried playing guitar yet?
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 17 17:45:56 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:45:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas List
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	<4EED08BF.6020308@bradakis.com>
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See it now Mark, Merry Christmas ; )
Lin

On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 1:25 PM, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:
> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>
>> List,
>> I'm not sure when or if you will get this message because of the
>> sporadic messages problems but:
>>
>> Merry Christmas,
>>
>> Linda
>>
>
> Drat.  I never saw it.  Stupid computers!
>
> mjb.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Dec 17 17:51:47 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:51:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: ..B..ugeye/..F..rogeye Club..... ..B..ugeye for
	sale Ebay
Message-ID: <4EED3923.4080703@justbrits.com>

 From one of the Bugeye Lists ! !  I know NOTHING besides what below 
says !?!?!?

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for sale Ebay
Date: 	Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:32:56 -0000
From: 	JOHN
Reply-To: 	bugeye at yahoogroups.com
To: 	bugeye at yahoogroups.com



There is a 61 Bugeye Sprite for sale in Orlando FL on Ebay. The 
auction # is 320814666076 . No connection to the sale, just thought 
the group might be interested. JB

__._,_.___

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Dec 17 19:18:30 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:18:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: ..B..ugeye/..F..rogeye Club..... ..B..ugeye
 forsale Ebay
In-Reply-To: <4EED3923.4080703@justbrits.com>
References: <4EED3923.4080703@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <8296D9E4B4014713B21EBC01F09CF6B6@AppleJackPC>

Oh, think I will put that on watch list.

-----Original Message----- 
From: " Just Brits " Shop
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 6:51 PM
To: 4 - Healeys ; 4 - MGs ; 4 - MidgetSprite - Yahoo ; 4 - Spridgets ; 4 - 
sprite-midgetclub
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: ..B..ugeye/..F..rogeye Club..... ..B..ugeye 
forsale Ebay

>From one of the Bugeye Lists ! !  I know NOTHING besides what below
says !?!?!?

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Bugeye for sale Ebay
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:32:56 -0000
From: JOHN
Reply-To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com



There is a 61 Bugeye Sprite for sale in Orlando FL on Ebay. The
auction # is 320814666076 . No connection to the sale, just thought
the group might be interested. JB

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 18 21:48:35 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:48:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NUDE SANTA
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Sometimes I just can't believe you!!!*
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Mon Dec 19 16:16:48 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:16:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye master cylinder cap
Message-ID: <5C289DF1E0304307B75B7409BA405EE5@AppleJackPC>

I am looking for a master cylinder cap, the metal one in good shape priced
reasonable for Miss Agatha.

Anyone have a line on one?

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

From crusaderchuck at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 21 08:54:57 2011
From: crusaderchuck at yahoo.com (charles christ)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:54:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
Message-ID: <1324482897.73782.YahooMailClassic@web112710.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

just like "crazy eddie" "who won't be under sold" (you needed to be a
northeaster to get that one) i'm back!   some how "unsubscribed" realising
that no list messages were coming through in my morning downloads i thought
possibly i had offended someone somewhere.
but a simple  email and TA-DA!  presto-changeo!  magic! 
 
chuck
been there..broke that...fixed that...broke it again....at least i remember
what tools i'm going to need.

From miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Dec 21 13:05:01 2011
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:05:01 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
In-Reply-To: <1324482897.73782.YahooMailClassic@web112710.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1324482897.73782.YahooMailClassic@web112710.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>

So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been down
for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I can
if it's working in two directions.

Thank you,
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini








-----Original Message-----
From: charles christ <crusaderchuck at yahoo.com>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 11:00 am
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!


just like "crazy eddie" "who won't be under sold" (you needed to be a
ortheaster to get that one) i'm back!   some how "unsubscribed" realising
hat no list messages were coming through in my morning downloads i thought
ossibly i had offended someone somewhere.
ut a simple  email and TA-DA!  presto-changeo!  magic!

huck
een there..broke that...fixed that...broke it again....at least i remember
hat tools i'm going to need.
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From nases at verizon.net  Wed Dec 21 13:34:00 2011
From: nases at verizon.net (Philip Nase)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:34:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
In-Reply-To: <8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
References: <1324482897.73782.YahooMailClassic@web112710.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <FD519549-31C1-4034-A106-29FC8FE2410A@verizon.net>

It's working Howard.

Phil Nase
home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/

On Dec 21, 2011, at 3:05 PM, miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I
can
> if it's working in two directions.
>
> Thank you,
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> '68 Austin Mini
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: charles christ <crusaderchuck at yahoo.com>
> To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 11:00 am
> Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
>
>
> just like "crazy eddie" "who won't be under sold" (you needed to be a
> ortheaster to get that one) i'm back!   some how "unsubscribed" realising
> hat no list messages were coming through in my morning downloads i thought
> ossibly i had offended someone somewhere.
> ut a simple  email and TA-DA!  presto-changeo!  magic!
>
> huck
> een there..broke that...fixed that...broke it again....at least i remember
> hat tools i'm going to need.
> -----------------------
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 21 16:54:45 2011
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:54:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
In-Reply-To: <8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
References: <1324482897.73782.YahooMailClassic@web112710.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0xRE9HLy-4k96JKNA8MQCuqcOJ=xtA-EWqGX1Dp+KZ0Eg@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM,  <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I can
> if it's working in two directions.
-------------------------------------------------
So far, so good!
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec 21 15:42:25 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
In-Reply-To: <FD519549-31C1-4034-A106-29FC8FE2410A@verizon.net>
References: <1324482897.73782.YahooMailClassic@web112710.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
	<FD519549-31C1-4034-A106-29FC8FE2410A@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <3FC27CC31F684FB6B2974230040112AA@AppleJackPC>

Hi Phil, and why this is working Merry Christmas to all.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Philip Nase
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 2:34 PM
To: miniac7 at aol.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] back ..again!

It's working Howard.

Phil Nase
home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/

On Dec 21, 2011, at 3:05 PM, miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been 
> down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I
can
> if it's working in two directions.
>
> Thank you,
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> '68 Austin Mini
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: charles christ <crusaderchuck at yahoo.com>
> To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 11:00 am
> Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
>
>
> just like "crazy eddie" "who won't be under sold" (you needed to be a
> ortheaster to get that one) i'm back!   some how "unsubscribed" realising
> hat no list messages were coming through in my morning downloads i thought
> ossibly i had offended someone somewhere.
> ut a simple  email and TA-DA!  presto-changeo!  magic!
>
> huck
> een there..broke that...fixed that...broke it again....at least i remember
> hat tools i'm going to need.
> -----------------------
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec 21 18:35:25 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:35:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
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Hi Howard, Merry Christmas.

-----Original Message----- 
From: CosmicMag1380
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 5:54 PM
To: miniac7 at aol.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] back ..again!

On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM,  <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been 
> down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I 
> can
> if it's working in two directions.
-------------------------------------------------
So far, so good!
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
------------------------

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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Wed Dec 21 20:22:52 2011
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:22:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  back ..again!
Message-ID: <361A38AB04664C6A8BE3C31790415455@HomeComputer>

I thought everyone was out shopping...

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Laird
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:35 PM
To: CosmicMag1380; miniac7 at aol.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] back ..again!

Hi Howard, Merry Christmas.

-----Original Message----- 
From: CosmicMag1380
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 5:54 PM
To: miniac7 at aol.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] back ..again!

On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM,  <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been 
> down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I

> can
> if it's working in two directions.
-------------------------------------------------
So far, so good!
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
------------------------

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Dec 21 21:21:17 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:21:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  back ..again!
In-Reply-To: <361A38AB04664C6A8BE3C31790415455@HomeComputer>
References: <361A38AB04664C6A8BE3C31790415455@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <17FBC3A317F84DEFBD6D494473979054@AppleJackPC>

We were but the Spridget stuff was all sold out.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dean Swanson
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:22 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: back ..again!

I thought everyone was out shopping...

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Laird
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:35 PM
To: CosmicMag1380; miniac7 at aol.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] back ..again!

Hi Howard, Merry Christmas.

-----Original Message----- 
From: CosmicMag1380
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 5:54 PM
To: miniac7 at aol.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] back ..again!

On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM,  <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been
> down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I

> can
> if it's working in two directions.
-------------------------------------------------
So far, so good!
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
2010 Arrow shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
------------------------
------------------------

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 22 03:39:11 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:39:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
In-Reply-To: <8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
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I got it too!
Lin

On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:05 PM,  <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has been down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for me so I
can
> if it's working in two directions.
>
> Thank you,
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
> '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> '68 Austin Mini
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: charles christ <crusaderchuck at yahoo.com>
> To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 11:00 am
> Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
>
>
> just like "crazy eddie" "who won't be under sold" (you needed to be a
> ortheaster to get that one) i'm back!   some how "unsubscribed" realising
> hat no list messages were coming through in my morning downloads i thought
> ossibly i had offended someone somewhere.
> ut a simple  email and TA-DA!  presto-changeo!  magic!
>
> huck
> een there..broke that...fixed that...broke it again....at least i remember
> hat tools i'm going to need.
> -----------------------
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Thu Dec 22 09:52:20 2011
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean)
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:52:20 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re:  back ..again!)
Message-ID: <15881217.1324572740836.JavaMail.root@elwamui-polski.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Now that we are all done shopping and back on the list-

For those of you who have recovered low-back spridget seats ('59-64), do the seat cover kits have the seat back foam made in to the seat cover or is it separate? From looking in various spridget catalogs it is unclear.

Also, if you were not concerned about originality, is there a comfort difference between the '59-62 seat back cover/foam and the '63-64 seat back cover/foam?

Anyone looking for a set of good used black cloth Mazda Miata seats?

Thanks,
Dean Swanson
'62 Sprite mkII
Holly Springs, NC

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Dec 22 11:14:44 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:14:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re:  back ..again!)
In-Reply-To: <15881217.1324572740836.JavaMail.root@elwamui-polski.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
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Moss seats, foam attached.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dean
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 10:52 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re: back ..again!)

Now that we are all done shopping and back on the list-

For those of you who have recovered low-back spridget seats ('59-64), do the 
seat cover kits have the seat back foam made in to the seat cover or is it 
separate? From looking in various spridget catalogs it is unclear.

Also, if you were not concerned about originality, is there a comfort 
difference between the '59-62 seat back cover/foam and the '63-64 seat back 
cover/foam?

Anyone looking for a set of good used black cloth Mazda Miata seats?

Thanks,
Dean Swanson
'62 Sprite mkII
Holly Springs, NC
------------------------

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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Dec 22 13:01:40 2011
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:01:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re: back ..again!)
Message-ID: <CABWjhcJdKPJy+BF4-G74b35UG9P-oE+XvXQhiGZzVn85NGPMTg@mail.gmail.com>

AH Spares, early seat covers (bugeye & early MK2 Sprite)
Foam attached to the vinyl IIRC.
Seems like it was thin, like less than 1/4 inch layer - maybe 1/8 inch.
I also purchased new squab for the chair backs from them at the same time -
strange stuff.

Rick Bastedo

_________________________________________
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
To: "Dean" <d.swanson at earthlink.net>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re:  back
       ..again!)

Moss seats, foam attached.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dean
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re: back ..again!)

Now that we are all done shopping and back on the list-

For those of you who have recovered low-back spridget seats ('59-64), do the

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Dec 14 05:38:27 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:38:27 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windscreen Removal
Message-ID: <f856.7574a707.3c19f2c3@aol.com>

Two phillips head screws attach the pillars to the body on each  side. One 
is held by a nut at the door jam, how about the other? Is  that one held by 
a captive nut inside the body? Can the screen be removed  leaving the 
pillars rails attached? 
Howard Collins 

From crusaderchuck at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 23 03:57:12 2011
From: crusaderchuck at yahoo.com (charles christ)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:57:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re:  back ..again!)
In-Reply-To: <15881217.1324572740836.JavaMail.root@elwamui-polski.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <1324637832.55818.YahooMailClassic@web112715.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

when i did my bugeye i chose the later better padded seat back foam as well as
that style cover.  
back then i got just seat covers with no padding. 
 
chuck.    

--- On Thu, 12/22/11, Dean <d.swanson at earthlink.net> wrote:


From: Dean <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Seat Recovering (was:Re: back ..again!)
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 11:52 AM


Now that we are all done shopping and back on the list-

For those of you who have recovered low-back spridget seats ('59-64), do the
seat cover kits have the seat back foam made in to the seat cover or is it
separate? From looking in various spridget catalogs it is unclear.

Also, if you were not concerned about originality, is there a comfort
difference between the '59-62 seat back cover/foam and the '63-64 seat back
cover/foam?

Anyone looking for a set of good used black cloth Mazda Miata seats?

Thanks,
Dean Swanson
'62 Sprite mkII
Holly Springs, NC
------------------------

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Fri Dec 23 07:25:29 2011
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:25:29 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Message-ID: <54b7.706b9463.3c25e959@aol.com>

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Lucy Mae Globule
The Steering Wheel newsletter
Atlanta Region
SCCA - December 1966



'Twas the night before Christmas, and out on the street,
Sat my poor little Healey, all covered with sleet.
The starter was frozen, the battery dead,
And clusters of icicles hung from the head.
Carol with the cables, and I with the crank,
Were trying to start it, but drawing a blank.
The best we could raise was a weak little clatter,
When what did our wandering eyeballs perceive,
But a fat little man you just wouldn't believe.
His cap was made up from a bundle of wire,
The tails of his coat were a crackling fire;
His eyes were like light bulbs (and one didn't work);
The man was a real electrical jerk!

He opened the bonnet and started to poke,
Thus causing a short and a puff of blue smoke.
He crackled and sizzled, then giving a zap,
He fractured the damn distributor cap.
He walked to the back end and giving a thump,
He jammed up the points on my Lucas fuel pump.
And laying a finger aside of his nose,
He sizzled away while the two of us froze.
He sprang to his car, in a movement so smart,
We almost expected the damn thing to start.
The starter turned over, the engine roared out,
And over the clatter we heard Lucas shout;
"Out MG, Out SPRIDGET,  Out HEALEY, and SPRITE,
Out LUCAS IGNITION this cold winter's night!"
And we heard him exclaim as skyward he roared,
"So long, crazy YANKEES!  I'm powered by Ford!"

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the Healey owners out there.
Rudy & Carol Streng
Lenoir, NC
BN4, AN5

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Dec 23 08:53:43 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:53:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windscreen Removal
In-Reply-To: <f856.7574a707.3c19f2c3@aol.com>
References: <f856.7574a707.3c19f2c3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <2780774A9E064350971DEB6B99394108@AppleJackPC>

Yes and Yes. captive nut for front screw and screen can be removed leaving 
the pillars attached.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Miniac7 at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 6:38 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windscreen Removal

Two phillips head screws attach the pillars to the body on each  side. One
is held by a nut at the door jam, how about the other? Is  that one held by
a captive nut inside the body? Can the screen be removed  leaving the
pillars rails attached?
Howard Collins
------------------------

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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Dec 23 09:48:32 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:48:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holidays
Message-ID: <4EF4B0E0.8080006@wi.net>

We here at the Clan Woerpel household, wish everyone a very Merry, 
Joyous, Happy, and Healthy Holiday Season.  May the New Year bring lots 
of great LBC weather so that we may be able to enjoy our motorcars and 
each other.  See you at the races, swap meets and conclaves!

The Clan:

Dave & Terri Woerpel
Adam & Andrea Woerpel
Anna Woerpel
1959 :{) AN5L/17606
1959 MGA HDR 43/62403
2005 MINI Cooper S
2008 Volvo S60
2006 Ford Escape
2005 Ford Focus

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 24 04:31:18 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:31:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
In-Reply-To: <54b7.706b9463.3c25e959@aol.com>
References: <54b7.706b9463.3c25e959@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVccwgSbmt1HaRz1XzgU75fdcyvPuEu7sA8d16MuGJo-iQ@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Rudy & Carol,
I hope others on the list are getting messages.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM,  <CAWS52803 at aol.com> wrote:
> THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
> by Lucy Mae Globule
> The Steering Wheel newsletter
> Atlanta Region
> SCCA - December 1966
>
>
>
> 'Twas the night before Christmas, and out on the street,
> Sat my poor little Healey, all covered with sleet.
> The starter was frozen, the battery dead,
> And clusters of icicles hung from the head.
> Carol with the cables, and I with the crank,
> Were trying to start it, but drawing a blank.
> The best we could raise was a weak little clatter,
> When what did our wandering eyeballs perceive,
> But a fat little man you just wouldn't believe.
> His cap was made up from a bundle of wire,
> The tails of his coat were a crackling fire;
> His eyes were like light bulbs (and one didn't work);
> The man was a real electrical jerk!
>
> He opened the bonnet and started to poke,
> Thus causing a short and a puff of blue smoke.
> He crackled and sizzled, then giving a zap,
> He fractured the damn distributor cap.
> He walked to the back end and giving a thump,
> He jammed up the points on my Lucas fuel pump.
> And laying a finger aside of his nose,
> He sizzled away while the two of us froze.
> He sprang to his car, in a movement so smart,
> We almost expected the damn thing to start.
> The starter turned over, the engine roared out,
> And over the clatter we heard Lucas shout;
> "Out MG, Out SPRIDGET,  Out HEALEY, and SPRITE,
> Out LUCAS IGNITION this cold winter's night!"
> And we heard him exclaim as skyward he roared,
> "So long, crazy YANKEES!  I'm powered by Ford!"
>
> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the Healey owners out there.
> Rudy & Carol Streng
> Lenoir, NC
> BN4, AN5
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 24 04:59:05 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:59:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC ......New 2013 Dodge Dart
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf+mWxTxhDGBQnHE-AmBmdzxCdOuJGhBWO9Mw+zefeCVg@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I received a link to the New 2013 Dodge Dart today and I was very
surprised to hear they were reviving the line. I have had the Speed
channel for a few years now on basic cable but they removed it last
month so I'm a bit delayed in the automotive end of my lifestyle : )

I remember mocking my uncle growing up because he had a 63 Dart which
broke down often but in 89 my other uncle in California gave me his 74
Dart Swinger in better than mint condition and I had a change of
heart. It will be interesting to follow the new line as it is Alfa
based.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/12/dodge-reveals-new-alfa-based-2013-dart-compact/1

Merry Christmas,
Lin

From nases at verizon.net  Sat Dec 24 09:15:44 2011
From: nases at verizon.net (Philip Nase)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:15:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 exhaust valve emissions plugs
Message-ID: <C84B429F-4D23-4A3D-B430-8D9BC05D22D8@verizon.net>

I'm about to start assembling my first engine (with some adult guidance).  The
head has the old emissions fittings simply pinched closed.  I'm looking for an
alternative solution realizing I should keep the interior fittings as is.
What is the solution?

I'm also looking for information on what tolerances are acceptable and what to
measure on rods and crank. If anyone can point me to publications or online
information showing me it would be really helpful.

Everything except the 20 over bores is standard.

Thanks.

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Dec 24 12:46:37 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:46:37 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 exhaust valve emissions plugs
Message-ID: <7605.55a15949.3c27861d@aol.com>

Phil,
 
I believe the thread is a 7/16 fine. Pick up some allen head grub screws.  
Can't help you with the clearance question. 
 
Howard

From RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca  Sat Dec 24 19:46:25 2011
From: RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:46:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <C53B7FEC-B1EE-4152-A976-E61193D1BE72@me.com>
References: <CB1247F6.3365D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<C53B7FEC-B1EE-4152-A976-E61193D1BE72@me.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP123FA80C00352C3870FA48B8A90@phx.gbl>

> My sense of humor can sometimes get me in trouble.
>
> The resident Dr was in talking to me a couple of days after the surgery and
he was telling me that I basically had a new heart and could live a 'normal'
life.
>
> I asked the Dr if 'normal' meant that I could run 5 miles in an hour on the
treadmill and he said that yes, I could work back up to that.  Before I could
stop myself I then asked if I would be able to play piano.  He said there was
no reason why not. I then replied 'great, 'cause I couldn't before'.
Thankfully he appreciated the humour ...
>
> Robert
> Sent from my device that doesn't pay me to advertise for them.
>
> On 2011-12-17, at 4:21 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
>>> 10 days since my right hand surgery
>> Have you tried playing guitar yet?
>> ------------------------

From RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca  Sat Dec 24 19:48:25 2011
From: RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:48:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>

I hope you're all having a good one!

Robert

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Dec 24 20:05:42 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:05:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BB90807251AD410BA6249FD1B6BF36CD@AppleJackPC>

Be very quiet, I think I heard Santa.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Duquette
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 8:48 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy

I hope you're all having a good one!

Robert
------------------------

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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sat Dec 24 20:37:17 2011
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:37:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
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Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year!

Lester


On Dec 24, 2011, at 8:48 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> I hope you're all having a good one!
>
> Robert
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 24 23:01:50 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:01:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP123FA80C00352C3870FA48B8A90@phx.gbl>
References: <CB1247F6.3365D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<C53B7FEC-B1EE-4152-A976-E61193D1BE72@me.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP123FA80C00352C3870FA48B8A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnupLNsgNE0tgCJPatyUfzy+J17sbOdVxgxpvoAeUzmBgAw@mail.gmail.com>

My brother said he has a dog with no nose.

"No nose?" I exclaimed, "How does he smell?"..

"He smells awful!"  (chigga boom).



A friend stated that he has an uncle who lives in Alaska.

"Nome?" I asked.

"Of course I know him. He's my uncle!"

(chigga boom)


Merry Christmas everyone!


On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM, Robert Duquette <
RobertDuquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> > My sense of humor can sometimes get me in trouble.
> >
> > The resident Dr was in talking to me a couple of days after the surgery
> and
> he was telling me that I basically had a new heart and could live a
> 'normal'
> life.
> >
> > I asked the Dr if 'normal' meant that I could run 5 miles in an hour on
> the
> treadmill and he said that yes, I could work back up to that.  Before I
> could
> stop myself I then asked if I would be able to play piano.  He said there
> was
> no reason why not. I then replied 'great, 'cause I couldn't before'.
> Thankfully he appreciated the humour ...
> >
> > Robert
> > Sent from my device that doesn't pay me to advertise for them.
> >
> > On 2011-12-17, at 4:21 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> >
> >>> 10 days since my right hand surgery
> >> Have you tried playing guitar yet?
> >> ------------------------
> ------------------------
>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From crusaderchuck at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 24 23:06:58 2011
From: crusaderchuck at yahoo.com (charles christ)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:06:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1324793218.1334.YahooMailClassic@web112717.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

lol!  just after 1am est here and wishing all a merry christmas!  (the heck
with this darn "correct" happy holidays stuff!)
 
chuck

--- On Sat, 12/24/11, Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca> wrote:


From: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca>
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, December 24, 2011, 9:48 PM


I hope you're all having a good one!

Robert

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 24 23:09:38 2011
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:09:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1324793378.33113.YahooMailNeo@web39306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Merry Christmas Happy Hannauka and ahppy New Year to allof ya.
Now somebody buy may car so I can pay some bills please.
Lon


________________________________
From: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 9:48 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy

I hope you're all having a good one!

Robert
------------------------

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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Dec 25 10:55:05 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:55:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP214A78CB138A3FF6219816B8A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4EF76379.3050309@justbrits.com>

And IN CASE I forget [Nah <G>, can't happen <G>], RD.............

<< On 12/24/2011 8:48 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:
I hope you're all having a good one! >>

Have a *Happy Boxing Day*  [and same to rest of Commonwealth
Nations Residents <G>] ! ! !

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Dec 25 10:57:07 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:57:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
In-Reply-To: <1324793218.1334.YahooMailClassic@web112717.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1324793218.1334.YahooMailClassic@web112717.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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<< On 12/25/2011 12:06 AM, charles christ wrote:
wishing all a merry christmas! (the heck with this darn "correct" 
happy holidays stuff!)

I'm with YOU chuck; so ditto to ALL ! ! ! <VBG>

Ed

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Dec 25 11:35:00 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:35:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnupLNsgNE0tgCJPatyUfzy+J17sbOdVxgxpvoAeUzmBgAw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CB1247F6.3365D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<C53B7FEC-B1EE-4152-A976-E61193D1BE72@me.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP123FA80C00352C3870FA48B8A90@phx.gbl>
	<CAJgjnupLNsgNE0tgCJPatyUfzy+J17sbOdVxgxpvoAeUzmBgAw@mail.gmail.com>
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Obviously Jim is still snowed in!  ;-)

What goes, "Oh, Oh, Oh?

Santa walking backwards!



What do you call an OLD snowman?

Water!

Presently sunny, windy, and 40*F in Burlington WI

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Dave W.



On 12/25/2011 12:01 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:
> My brother said he has a dog with no nose.
>
> "No nose?" I exclaimed, "How does he smell?"..
>
> "He smells awful!"  (chigga boom).
>
>
>
> A friend stated that he has an uncle who lives in Alaska.
>
> "Nome?" I asked.
>
> "Of course I know him. He's my uncle!"
>
> (chigga boom)
>
>
> Merry Christmas everyone!
>
>
> On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM, Robert Duquette<
> RobertDuquette at sympatico.ca>  wrote:
>
>>> My sense of humor can sometimes get me in trouble.
>>>
>>> The resident Dr was in talking to me a couple of days after the surgery
>> and
>> he was telling me that I basically had a new heart and could live a
>> 'normal'
>> life.
>>> I asked the Dr if 'normal' meant that I could run 5 miles in an hour on
>> the
>> treadmill and he said that yes, I could work back up to that.  Before I
>> could
>> stop myself I then asked if I would be able to play piano.  He said there
>> was
>> no reason why not. I then replied 'great, 'cause I couldn't before'.
>> Thankfully he appreciated the humour ...
>>> Robert
>>> Sent from my device that doesn't pay me to advertise for them.
>>>
>>> On 2011-12-17, at 4:21 PM, Billy Zoom<billyzoom at billyzoom.com>  wrote:
>>>
>>>>> 10 days since my right hand surgery
>>>> Have you tried playing guitar yet?
>>>> ------------------------

From RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca  Mon Dec 26 12:36:26 2011
From: RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:36:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
In-Reply-To: <BB90807251AD410BA6249FD1B6BF36CD@AppleJackPC>
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	<BB90807251AD410BA6249FD1B6BF36CD@AppleJackPC>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP266910A2D8BBAD682701B4B8AE0@phx.gbl>

And was he saying "oh, oh, oh"?

Robert
Sent from my device that doesn't pay me to advertise for them.

On 2011-12-24, at 10:05 PM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> Be very quiet, I think I heard Santa.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Robert Duquette
> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 8:48 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] Merry and happy
>
> I hope you're all having a good one!
>
> Robert
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 26 15:50:05 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:50:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windscreen Removal
In-Reply-To: <2780774A9E064350971DEB6B99394108@AppleJackPC>
References: <f856.7574a707.3c19f2c3@aol.com>
	<2780774A9E064350971DEB6B99394108@AppleJackPC>
Message-ID: <4EF8FA1D.8050509@justbrits.com>

<<   On 12/23/2011 9:53 AM, Jack Laird wrote:
Two phillips head screws attach the pillars to the body on each  side. >>

But TRUST  me on this, CHECK that they aren't PoziDrivs ! ! !  I    
*have*    seen
several cars with them <F> ! !

I keep meaning to drag out a Frogeye Original Service Parts Book and 
check but as
"good as my intentions" have been, FORGET just a fast as 'thought' to 
check ! ! !

LOL ! ! !

Ed

PS:  Happy Boxing Day ! ! !

From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec 26 17:02:31 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:02:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windscreen Removal
In-Reply-To: <4EF8FA1D.8050509@justbrits.com>
References: <f856.7574a707.3c19f2c3@aol.com>
	<2780774A9E064350971DEB6B99394108@AppleJackPC>
	<4EF8FA1D.8050509@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <C1543B50-62E9-476F-AEB3-F007F0755744@att.net>

Snap-On sells a ratchet drive No. 4 size Phillips driver that works perfectly
for taking out and replacing these big screws.  Allows a lot of torque to
tighten these up properly. DON'T use a regular No 2 size screwdriver.  You
will just bugger up the heads of the screws.  Not sure if they offer one in
Posidriv.
Mike MacLean

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 26, 2011, at 14:50, "\" Just Brits \" Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
wrote:

> <<   On 12/23/2011 9:53 AM, Jack Laird wrote:
> Two phillips head screws attach the pillars to the body on each  side. >>
>
> But TRUST  me on this, CHECK that they aren't PoziDrivs ! ! !  I    *have*
seen
> several cars with them <F> ! !
>
> I keep meaning to drag out a Frogeye Original Service Parts Book and check
but as
> "good as my intentions" have been, FORGET just a fast as 'thought' to check
! ! !
>
> LOL ! ! !
>
> Ed
>
> PS:  Happy Boxing Day ! ! !
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Mon Dec 26 17:07:08 2011
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Mike MacLean)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:07:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windshield Removal
Message-ID: <151E8DD2-CDDC-41F0-8E2D-804DD1796F1E@att.net>

Item #:	280679877748.  eBay item number.
Snap On No 4 Posidriv screwdriver.

Mike MacLean


Sent from my iPhone

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Dec 26 18:50:46 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:50:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windscreen Removal
In-Reply-To: <C1543B50-62E9-476F-AEB3-F007F0755744@att.net>
References: <f856.7574a707.3c19f2c3@aol.com>
	<2780774A9E064350971DEB6B99394108@AppleJackPC>
	<4EF8FA1D.8050509@justbrits.com>
	<C1543B50-62E9-476F-AEB3-F007F0755744@att.net>
Message-ID: <C6926F0F2AEE463A8AD0EA2A703A3F08@Home>

My local contractor's tools shop has posidrive stuff  because they are used 
in cabinetry.

Michael Rowe 

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 26 18:55:17 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:55:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Windshield Removal
In-Reply-To: <151E8DD2-CDDC-41F0-8E2D-804DD1796F1E@att.net>
References: <151E8DD2-CDDC-41F0-8E2D-804DD1796F1E@att.net>
Message-ID: <4EF92585.70605@justbrits.com>

RATS................

<<  On 12/26/2011 6:07 PM, Mike MacLean wrote:
Item #: 280679877748. eBay item number.
Snap On No 4 Posidriv screwdriver. >>

*BEAT* me to it, Mike <VBG> ! ! !

W/O looking at Snap-On site, they also have a driver that has the hex 
on shaft next to the
handle which an Open End Wrench (7/16", IIRC) that is REALLY 'handy' ! ! !

If it appears these screws haven't been out [if ever] in a LONG time, 
NOW is the time to
"foam" on/into your favourite penetrating fluid ! ! !  Oh yeah, *NOT*  
WD-40 --- LOL ! ! !

Ed

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Mon Dec 26 20:54:47 2011
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:54:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas present
Message-ID: <206ECD56B22343359A968A0CFE6C75C3@AppleJackPC>

I got a bore scope with a 6 foot lead. Can copy picture to disc or see live on
TV.

Guess I should open a business to do Colon spying. LOL

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 28 22:44:39 2011
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:44:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Shown once on TV....Wonder Why
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From mark at bradakis.com  Wed Dec 28 22:52:30 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:52:30 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Shown once on TV....Wonder Why
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From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Fri Dec 30 07:12:44 2011
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:12:44 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Test - delete
Message-ID: <4168.227189de.3c2f20dc@aol.com>


From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Fri Dec 30 18:39:52 2011
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:39:52 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 60 RHD Bugeye For Sale
Message-ID: <16dc8.55b3606a.3c2fc1e8@aol.com>

I bought this beautiful red car in 1987.  British Motor Industry Heritage 
certificate states built Oct 3-5 1960 and dispatched Mar 9, 1961.  Has 
forward hinged fiberglass bonnet.  Rebuilt 1275 Transmission and new 1300 Long 
Engine installed 1993.  In storage for 10 years and in 2006 I redid all brakes, 
clutch and fuel lines and components.  Everything goes with it including 
tonneau, top, side curtains, canvas cover and original British Registration 
papers.  Never used in rain or inclement weather.  Hate to sell, but ready to 
roll.  Contact me for further info and photos.
Rudy Streng
Lenoir, NC

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Fri Dec 30 19:08:50 2011
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:08:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Testing - Delete
Message-ID: <AC22AC16B5CC491BB3428A094A2BE484@blackbox2>

Test

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Fri Dec 30 09:46:48 2011
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean)
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:46:48 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  Test - delete
Message-ID: <22100227.1325263608632.JavaMail.root@elwamui-norfolk.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

spridgets at autox.team.net is here...


-----Forwarded Message-----
>From: CAWS52803 at aol.com
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>
>
>------------------------

From mark at bradakis.com  Fri Dec 30 19:34:15 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:34:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Testing - Delete
In-Reply-To: <AC22AC16B5CC491BB3428A094A2BE484@blackbox2>
References: <AC22AC16B5CC491BB3428A094A2BE484@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <4EFE74A7.4090403@bradakis.com>

Dean Hedin wrote:
> Test
>

The server did start acting funny just after I left for work, emails
should be flowing at normal speed now.

mjb.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Dec 31 02:54:17 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:54:17 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Panhard rod - arc
Message-ID: <e8b2.71133606.3c3035c8@aol.com>

Hi list, especially you clever maths/geometry types.
 
I want to plot the arc, an inch at a time that a 30 inch panhard rod tip  
moves away from vertical for 8 inches, given it starts at zero when the bar 
is  horizontal.
 
If you cannot understand my poorly framed question that please don't ask  
me to clarify it.  NOPE, I don't want to use a couple of nails and some  
string - I've already done that and my answer is imprecise and I want to  
correct that data with actual figures I should be getting.
 
Thanks
 
Weslale-Monza 1330

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Dec 31 02:54:43 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:54:43 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension travel
Message-ID: <e8b8.4ddce023.3c3035e3@aol.com>

Hi list,
 
So how far does thalf elliptic suspension allow a Spridget REAR  wheel to 
travel with: standard suspension, stiff road suspension, hard race  
suspension?
 
Is it about an inch, two inches, three inches or more?
 
Thanks
 
 
Weslake-Monza 1330

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Dec 31 03:30:35 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:30:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Testing - Delete
In-Reply-To: <4EFE74A7.4090403@bradakis.com>
References: <AC22AC16B5CC491BB3428A094A2BE484@blackbox2>
	<4EFE74A7.4090403@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <4EFEE44B.90907@justbrits.com>

F -, Dean ! ! !

Soooooooo solly ! ! ! !

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 05:46:20 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:46:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spritely News
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVeB_Rf18vj5nhv4gNGy_17eDP=YT8wrhfUQU87kH84wuw@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Baby Sprite (Clarici kitten) is so funny she has located every
sleeping spot Stitches has and claimed it hers. Just yesterday she
claimed near to the last spot Stitches likes.

Although my poor kitty Stitches of 13 years has been struggling with a
large growth in her neck for months now. The prednisone steroid she
takes usually reduces it to a small marble size but the increased dose
she received yesterday has done nothing to reduce it now. Stitches has
gotten me through and taught me so much in our time together most
importantly  "Never Give Up" when she was sick and lost for 5 weeks
1.5 years ago.  I have found my inner strength with her "Kitty Wisdom"
and I will continue to grow strong and retain all I have learned from
her.

She is still eating, walking, grooming, and purring, Stitches means
the world to me and I pray she lets me know when it is time to take
her to the Rainbow Bridge. That time is getting closer each day.
Lin

Have a Happy, Safe and Healthy New Year.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 06:00:02 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Dodge Dart dash navigation system.
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVewHb0ippQJ4zrJrKVQyZQD=Nk-81aZk+aj+3eskRoxEg@mail.gmail.com>

Wow the 2013 Dodge Dart Navigation System display is amazing.

http://www.dart-mouth.com/photos/dodge-car-gauges.jpg

Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 06:08:02 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:08:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in Michigan
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVen6JWzFj_puTHyYRj_GrTyfioFk-7Uc5UtK5omDNNgDA@mail.gmail.com>

List,
While in Michigan I was able to sit in a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model
hatchback at a local mall (no time for anything with my father-in-law
n the hospital) and really liked it. I was most impressed with the new
armrest attached to the drivers seat much like the Honda Fit Sport
model. Still shopping for a 4 door hatchback new car and leaning
towards the Toyota Matrix as my brother just bought a 2009 so I'll
drive it and hope they make one with an arm rest next year.
Lin

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Dec 31 06:30:20 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:30:20 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
Message-ID: <79b.1cb4edce.3c30686c@aol.com>

Speaking of the Matrix, have you driven a MazdaSpeed 3?
 
Howard

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 08:15:21 2011
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:15:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
In-Reply-To: <79b.1cb4edce.3c30686c@aol.com>
References: <79b.1cb4edce.3c30686c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7_ZT60z0_ZVA67geBBu99gRsn6_boRvLWZ4baVf7zd1BA@mail.gmail.com>

Mazda Speed 3 is nice and sporty.  I drove one last year.
VW has some sporty hatches, too.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 08:34:18 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:34:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
In-Reply-To: <CAEAAx7_ZT60z0_ZVA67geBBu99gRsn6_boRvLWZ4baVf7zd1BA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <79b.1cb4edce.3c30686c@aol.com>
	<CAEAAx7_ZT60z0_ZVA67geBBu99gRsn6_boRvLWZ4baVf7zd1BA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVd1AnMntKYyQR+3Zmtb5+2jkoi2J0tQtJ3C9Oc3Ob8CjQ@mail.gmail.com>

sounds cool, I need a 4 door hatch if possible.
Lin

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:15 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Mazda Speed 3 is nice and sporty.  I drove one last year.
> VW has some sporty hatches, too.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 31 09:39:07 2011
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:39:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVen6JWzFj_puTHyYRj_GrTyfioFk-7Uc5UtK5omDNNgDA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVen6JWzFj_puTHyYRj_GrTyfioFk-7Uc5UtK5omDNNgDA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1325349547.54349.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Linda, 
I test-drove a Matrix when they came out because they looked so good
in the magazines and online...  In person, I found it very much larger and
more minivan-like than I thought it would be. I bought a Protege5 instead and
never regretted it. Equivalent car now is the Mazdaspeed3. In my opinion a
better car than the Matrix in every way you can measure it except for one -
Mazda insists on putting that incredibly offensive smiley-face on the front
bumper facia. I would only buy one if there is an aftermarket bumperskin to
replace it with. Anybody know if the nose from a Focus would work?  
 
As for
the Focus - I have not yet driven a new one. It should definitely be on the
must-drive list before you make up your mind.
 
 - David Booker
Long Island

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 10:05:40 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:05:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
In-Reply-To: <1325349547.54349.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <CAL0QtVen6JWzFj_puTHyYRj_GrTyfioFk-7Uc5UtK5omDNNgDA@mail.gmail.com>
	<1325349547.54349.YahooMailNeo@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVe=a-pxfuHuvpniETHJ4EA+oeb5fiGxzB25DgxO1z7+Yw@mail.gmail.com>

David & List,
Wow the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 has 18" wheels I'll test drive it and let you
know what I think, I'll have to do some research to see if the new
ones have the 18" wheels too and yes I do not like the silly grin
either but perhaps it will grow on me like the other cars with silly
smiley faces....wink!

see here:
http://www.mazdainthenews.com/2010-mazdaspeed3-a-boy-racers-dream/
Lin


On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Linda,
> I test-drove a Matrix when they came out because they looked so good in the
> magazines and online...  In person, I found it very much larger and more
> minivan-like than I thought it would be. I bought a Protege5 instead and
> never regretted it. Equivalent car now is the Mazdaspeed3. In my opinion a
> better car than the Matrix in every way you can measure it except for one -
> Mazda insists on putting that incredibly offensive smiley-face on the front
> bumper facia. I would only buy one if there is an aftermarket bumperskin to
> replace it with. Anybody know if the nose from a Focus would work?
>
> As for the Focus - I have not yet driven a new one. It should definitely be
> on the must-drive list before you make up your mind.
>
>  - David Booker
> Long Island

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 10:42:48 2011
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:42:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
	Michigan
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVen6JWzFj_puTHyYRj_GrTyfioFk-7Uc5UtK5omDNNgDA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL0QtVen6JWzFj_puTHyYRj_GrTyfioFk-7Uc5UtK5omDNNgDA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAL0QtVf-JDe0KfCeh_wqNkb0-2vVH1yhiRjMgkFNr3=xmdDcdg@mail.gmail.com>

As per our discussion regarding the Mazda Speed 3 it only comes in a
standard transmission which I don't want for city driving. I read a
link regarding Mazda not wanting to put in turbos but looks like they
changed their mind.

Take a look at this 2010 youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHJWNaKBIo
Lin


On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 8:08 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> While in Michigan I was able to sit in a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model
> hatchback at a local mall (no time for anything with my father-in-law
> n the hospital) and really liked it. I was most impressed with the new
> armrest attached to the drivers seat much like the Honda Fit Sport
> model. Still shopping for a 4 door hatchback new car and leaning
> towards the Toyota Matrix as my brother just bought a 2009 so I'll
> drive it and hope they make one with an arm rest next year.
> Lin

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Dec 31 11:35:38 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:35:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
Message-ID: <4EFF55FA.6080105@wi.net>

OK, I know some footage is repeated but that does not take anything away 
from the insanity.  Another item on my Bucket List.  Daniel, you ever 
seen this in person?

http://zanylol.com/insane_race.html

But wait, there's more!


*_December 31_*

Today is, of course,***New Year's 
Eve*<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%E2%80%99s_Eve>, the last day 
of the *Gregorian 
calendar*<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar>.

People across the world tonight will be linking arms at the stroke of 
midnight and singing "we'll take a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang 
syne", from the Scottish folk song popularized by Robert Burns.

In Scotland itself, they'll be singing it at 
*Hogmanay*<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogmanay>, which is what New 
Year's Eve and its celebrations are called there. It's a name derived 
from an Old French word for a gift given at the New Year.

There's a tradition at Hogmanay known as "first-footing", where right 
after midnight, a person from outside the house scrambles into the house 
of a neighbor or friend with some small gifts---becoming the first 
person to bring good fortune for the new year. In this Scottish 
tradition, it's important that the first-footer is a tall dark-haired 
male. Anything else could mean bad luck.

In Mexico, during *Aqo 
Nuevo*<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%B1o_Nuevo>, people eat one 
grape with each of the 12 clock chimes at midnight, and make a wish for 
the coming year.

In Venezuela, they wear yellow underwear for a year of good luck.

In Japan, during 
*O-misoka*<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Cmisoka>*,*people eat soba 
because long thin noodles symbolize longevity, and at midnight, temple 
bells ring 108 times, matching the 108 attachments in the mind that need 
to be purified before the New Year.

At midnight in Greece, families cut a cake called a 
*vasilopita*<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsoureki>, which has a coin 
baked inside; whoever gets the coin will have a lucky year.

*/Happy New Year!
/*


Dave W.

59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
*//*

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Dec 31 11:51:48 2011
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:51:48 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
Message-ID: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>

Nope, just flown over the IOM on the way to Ireland, every now and  again.  
I do have a motorbike licence but feel that getting back on a  motorbike 
would result in death or a wheelchair.  I never had a lot of  sense and did 
stuff on 2 wheels that on reflection I can barely believe I got  away with.
 
The late Barry Sheene compaigned against the IOM TT.
 
 
In a message dated 31/12/2011 18:36:21 GMT Standard Time, dwoerpel at wi.net  
writes:

OK, I  know some footage is repeated but that does not take anything away 
from  the insanity.  Another item on my Bucket List.  Daniel, you ever  
seen this in  person?

http://zanylol.com/insane_race.html

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec 31 13:58:17 2011
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:58:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sat in the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport model while in
 Michigan
In-Reply-To: <CAL0QtVe=a-pxfuHuvpniETHJ4EA+oeb5fiGxzB25DgxO1z7+Yw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CB24B769.1DF79%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Mazdaspeed3 has 18" wheels
How much do they weigh?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 14:07:40 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:07:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>

I went several times back in the late 60s while I was living in the UK.
It's especially cool for bike owners/riders...

BTW...  The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the
pickup from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so
they work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.
Once there, you look around until you find someone driving a Volvo and beat
the crap out of them.  Some fun, eh?!  (You get extra points if the Volvo
has Wisconsin tags.....;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 12:51 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> Nope, just flown over the IOM on the way to Ireland, every now and  again.
> I do have a motorbike licence but feel that getting back on a  motorbike
> would result in death or a wheelchair.  I never had a lot of  sense and did
> stuff on 2 wheels that on reflection I can barely believe I got  away with.
>
> The late Barry Sheene compaigned against the IOM TT.
>
>
> In a message dated 31/12/2011 18:36:21 GMT Standard Time, dwoerpel at wi.net
> writes:
>
> OK, I  know some footage is repeated but that does not take anything away
> from  the insanity.  Another item on my Bucket List.  Daniel, you ever
> seen this in  person?
>
> http://zanylol.com/insane_race.html
> ------------------------
>
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>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 20 10:26:06 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:26:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] any interest in an MGA for $1500??
Message-ID: <1324401966.65293.YahooMailNeo@web160805.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2737428801.html

NFI... 

 
Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 31 14:27:08 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:27:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>

So, Peter C, I'll bet you're glad you don't drive a Volvo anymore, huh? 
Don't need to tangle with a bunch of dumbass cowboys.

BTW, Jim, you weren't quite clear, do you load the cowboys, ranch hands and 
dogs into the pickup or the manure spreader?  I think we know which would be 
more appropriate.




-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Johnson
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 3:07 PM
To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT

I went several times back in the late 60s while I was living in the UK.
It's especially cool for bike owners/riders...

BTW...  The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the
pickup from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so
they work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.
Once there, you look around until you find someone driving a Volvo and beat
the crap out of them.  Some fun, eh?!  (You get extra points if the Volvo
has Wisconsin tags.....;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Dec 31 15:38:31 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:38:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
Message-ID: <359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>

I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get 
all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it would 
be cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck? 
(Cowboys always barf over the side.)

Michael Rowe

>The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the
>pickup from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so
>they work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 16:24:19 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:24:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
	<359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuqDS7yK1YTYKEqzb9AEe7rN4538FGLwbruc98mgVzTZ-Q@mail.gmail.com>

I gave the cowboys a map.  They know where you live.......

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 4:38 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get
> all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it would
> be cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck?
> (Cowboys always barf over the side.)
>
> Michael Rowe
>
>
>  The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the
>> pickup from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so
>> they work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.
>>
>
>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 31 16:30:30 2011
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:30:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
	<359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
Message-ID: <8A0FC93CEB294F248C72041F8CBA5714@HomePC>

Q:   How do you know if a cowboy is married?

A:   There are chewing tobacco stains down both sides of the pickup.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Michael Rowe 
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 4:38 PM 
To: Larry Daniels ; Jim Johnson 
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT 

I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get 
all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it would 
be cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck? 
(Cowboys always barf over the side.)

Michael Rowe

>The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the
>pickup from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so
>they work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Dec 31 16:53:04 2011
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:53:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
	<359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
Message-ID: <004b01ccc817$56ee42c0$04cac840$@rr.com>

So that is what Shiner is brewed for.  Carry on.  


Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 4:39 PM
To: Larry Daniels; Jim Johnson
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT

I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get
all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it would
be cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck? 
(Cowboys always barf over the side.)

Michael Rowe

>The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the pickup 
>from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so they 
>work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.
------------------------

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 17:25:30 2011
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:25:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <004b01ccc817$56ee42c0$04cac840$@rr.com>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
	<359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
	<004b01ccc817$56ee42c0$04cac840$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <CABQj3r96dUsrh+hKi82hNTacEne4XwyAOshKgA_Pjynsc47w-A@mail.gmail.com>

HEY NOW!!! Shiner Black is one fine brew!!!

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> So that is what Shiner is brewed for.  Carry on.
>
>
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 4:39 PM
> To: Larry Daniels; Jim Johnson
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
>
> I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get
> all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it would
> be cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck?
> (Cowboys always barf over the side.)
>
> Michael Rowe
>
> >The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the pickup
> >from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so they
> >work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.
> ------------------------
> ------------------------
>
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>
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-- 
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http://tequilabrad.com/

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 17:41:38 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:41:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <CABQj3r96dUsrh+hKi82hNTacEne4XwyAOshKgA_Pjynsc47w-A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
	<359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
	<004b01ccc817$56ee42c0$04cac840$@rr.com>
	<CABQj3r96dUsrh+hKi82hNTacEne4XwyAOshKgA_Pjynsc47w-A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnup=BpMa2e3HNHv0eNP949UppQZmgbOeXECj58HHZxh-oA@mail.gmail.com>

Pearls before swine, Bradster.  Pearls before swine....

Cheers!!
Jimwhojustpouredanicesinglemalt

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 6:25 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> HEY NOW!!! Shiner Black is one fine brew!!!
>
> On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > So that is what Shiner is brewed for.  Carry on.
> >
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
> > Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 4:39 PM
> > To: Larry Daniels; Jim Johnson
> > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
> >
> > I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get
> > all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it
> would
> > be cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck?
> > (Cowboys always barf over the side.)
> >
> > Michael Rowe
> >
> > >The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the pickup
> > >from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so they
> > >work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.
> > ------------------------
> > ------------------------
> >
> > spridgets at autox.team.net
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> >
> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> > Unsubscribe/Manage:
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com
> >
>
>
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> http://tequilabrad.com/
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com  Sat Dec 31 17:43:31 2011
From: alan.east-jones at ntlworld.com (EASTJONES alan)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:43:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT road races
Message-ID: <CAN4UhUK-zjgYEV2q4rGVPGDVSxbpNtJZObQ+h=_nq3=iP+VKGg@mail.gmail.com>

I first went to the races when I was 2 year old (1957) , in a side car on
the side of my dads 1949 velocette motorcycle. I  went back in 2002 and
again in 2007,
Fantastic racing , fantastic fans from all over the world ,

Try googling    'Mad Sunday '   when the 37 mile road course is open to all
the fans to ride around  WITH NO SPEED LIMITS !

 or do a picture search for Guy Martin crash - very spectacular.

I spoke to McGuinness in the pits immediately after he broke the 130 mph
AVERAGE speed over the road course which incudes a mountain. He signed my
crash helmet which I only use on special rides nowadays

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY  - By the lord I hope its better than 2011

Alan
Warwick UK

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Dec 31 18:13:06 2011
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:13:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuqDS7yK1YTYKEqzb9AEe7rN4538FGLwbruc98mgVzTZ-Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2715.51c36305.3c30b3c4@aol.com>
	<CAJgjnuprmm7aC=KRVBmo2KAkZtLpUX5SB4vc+Q15QDQjpH9M=g@mail.gmail.com>
	<2639D553DC0F4D07B6B18E67221D8BEC@HomePC>
	<359CE63361D7452EBB0E3A58DE6459CB@Home>
	<CAJgjnuqDS7yK1YTYKEqzb9AEe7rN4538FGLwbruc98mgVzTZ-Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <08865028A7C84A3ABB90878BE80147BA@Home>

To get to me, they would have to drive a very long way in a straight line.  How are they going to do that when they are loaded?

Michael Rowe
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Johnson 
  To: Michael Rowe 
  Cc: Larry Daniels ; spridgets at autox.team.net 
  Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 6:24 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Isle of Man TT


  I gave the cowboys a map.  They know where you live.......

  Cheers!!
  Jim


  On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 4:38 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

    I was kind of wondering if it matters what kind of alcohol is used to get all those people and dogs loaded.  Given the environment, I guess it would be cheap beer.  How do you keep the dogs from barfing inside the truck? (Cowboys always barf over the side.)

    Michael Rowe



      The New Year tradition here in cowboy country is to unhook the
      pickup from the manure spreader, duct tape the headlights into place so
      they work, get your ranch hands and dogs loaded and then drive into town.







  -- 
  Cheers!!
  Jim Johnson
  Sprite-Midget Club USA
  High Plains Youth Hockey
  Dodge City Trail of Fame 
  Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology
  Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
  bmwwxman at gmail.com

From lbc77mg at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 19:00:05 2011
From: lbc77mg at gmail.com (Allen Hefner)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:00:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!
Message-ID: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

I was absent from the list for a while, but now I am back.  MJB must have
had a server problem.  I sent him another e-mail today, and BOOM, I am now
getting list mail again.

So...what'd I miss?

Happy New Year!

Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 31 22:46:31 2011
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:46:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!
In-Reply-To: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com>

What did you miss??  Well.....   We all went to Ed's house and pi$$ed in
his Post Toasties....    ;-)

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I was absent from the list for a while, but now I am back.  MJB must have
> had a server problem.  I sent him another e-mail today, and BOOM, I am now
> getting list mail again.
>
> So...what'd I miss?
>
> Happy New Year!
>
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
>
> *Current:*
> 2006 Chebbie
> *Former:*
> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
> 1964 VW Type I
> 1967 VW Type II
> 1967 Rover 2000TC
> 1977 MG Midget
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
bmwwxman at gmail.com

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Dec 31 23:11:56 2011
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:11:56 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <51810.108.123.121.0.1325398316.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Post Toasties!  Holy Crap, I thought I was the only one to remember those.
Going to have some Maypo for breakfast!  I haven't heard "Post Toasties"
for a coons age.
DW

> What did you miss??  Well.....   We all went to Ed's house and pi$$ed in
> his Post Toasties....    ;-)
>
> On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I was absent from the list for a while, but now I am back.  MJB must
>> have
>> had a server problem.  I sent him another e-mail today, and BOOM, I am
>> now
>> getting list mail again.
>>
>> So...what'd I miss?
>>
>> Happy New Year!
>>
>> Allen Hefner
>> Norristown, PA
>>
>> *Current:*
>> 2006 Chebbie
>> *Former:*
>> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
>> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
>> 1964 VW Type I
>> 1967 VW Type II
>> 1967 Rover 2000TC
>> 1977 MG Midget
>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
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>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
> Sprite-Midget Club USA <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
> High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org>
> Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.DodgeCityTrailofFame.org>
> Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.EJSSM.org>
> Yup.  I stay plenty busy!!
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From herby at herbytoys.com  Sat Dec 31 23:31:35 2011
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:31:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] HNY and I'm back!
In-Reply-To: <51810.108.123.121.0.1325398316.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <CAMEj5OsAnwrWfKWU7hns9+jQg=supMYhY3uCNFyZ=ShkqM5=dA@mail.gmail.com><CAJgjnurxp=i-BHvugOOUAeAoN9SCv+hwGQLXzj45sfufume76Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<51810.108.123.121.0.1325398316.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <E62B097BC9194DAD8DE4120BE6D8EEAA@HERBYZ>

I not only remember Post Toasties, I remember Post Toastee by Tommy Bolin :)

Happy New Year to all !!

Herby
62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy)
00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com

Post Toasties!  Holy Crap, I thought I was the only one to remember those.
Going to have some Maypo for breakfast!  I haven't heard "Post Toasties"
for a coons age.
DW

> What did you miss??  Well.....   We all went to Ed's house and pi$$ed in
> his Post Toasties....    ;-)

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Sat Dec 31 23:32:05 2011
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 01:32:05 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2012 Healey Conclave - anyone?
Message-ID: <18131.2eb6cbcf.3c3157e5@aol.com>

Who on the list is planning to attend this June in Louisville, KY?
 
Howard Collins
Virginia Beach. VA.
'60 AH Bugeye Sprite
'68 Austin Mini

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Wed Dec 14 19:36:19 2011
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:36:19 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Quiet here... what is everyone working on?
Message-ID: <CAHkEVvTVaU6oe6SB6Doo64CLk2tGVfk2q4hB91fqnY2cy+bdig@mail.gmail.com>

It has been quiet on the list.  Are we all out in the garage working on
winter projects?

My first task is to reinforce and patch the frame rails on the Sprite where
the sway bar has ripped them loose.
Drilling, grinding and welding over head is sooo much fun.

Cheers,
Trevor

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 20 10:26:09 2011
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:26:09 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] any interest in an MGA for $1500??
Message-ID: <1324401966.65293.YahooMailNeo@web160805.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2737428801.html

NFI... 

 
Edward Perez
Summerville, SC
78 Midget (1275)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 21 14:09:56 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:09:56 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] back ..again!
In-Reply-To: <8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
References: <1324482897.73782.YahooMailClassic@web112710.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<8CE8E32F4A1818A-1FAC-153C69@webmail-m155.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <F2B1ECC7-AF4C-4511-9783-9EC33D8606CF@gmail.com>

Well,

Is it?

Kevin


On Dec 21, 2011, at 3:05 PM, miniac7 at aol.com wrote:

> So this is working for me too? My incoming mail from the list has  
> been down
> for at least two weeks. Someone please respond to this message for  
> me so I can
> if it's working in two directions.

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 21 22:05:26 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:05:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <28266149-B029-475A-9CF4-625BCD950BBD@gmail.com>

Hey,

Merry Christmas  & Happy Holidays to all!

May you all be blessed with good health and good fortune in the year  
to come.

Kevin V.
Tuscarora, Pa

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 24 09:09:13 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:09:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Santa is on the move ;)
Message-ID: <D7775C15-C1B3-40F3-8A99-3B681B29706B@gmail.com>

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html?!2d

or

http://tinyurl.com/cd9pabo

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 24 10:00:19 2011
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:00:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 exhaust valve emissions plugs
In-Reply-To: <C84B429F-4D23-4A3D-B430-8D9BC05D22D8@verizon.net>
References: <C84B429F-4D23-4A3D-B430-8D9BC05D22D8@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <6987678F-51EB-4D2A-B882-156DF16B060C@gmail.com>

On Dec 24, 2011, at 11:15 AM, Philip Nase wrote:

> I'm about to start assembling my first engine (with some adult  
> guidance).  The
> head has the old emissions fittings simply pinched closed.  I'm  
> looking for an
> alternative solution realizing I should keep the interior fittings  
> as is.
> What is the solution?

I use 7/16-20 UNF allen head screws.

Or you can use 1/8" pipe thread fittings.  (either will work)


>
> I'm also looking for information on what tolerances are acceptable  
> and what to
> measure on rods and crank. If anyone can point me to publications  
> or online
> information showing me it would be really helpful.

I have the books ;) 

From kgrowler at gmail.com  Thu Dec 29 14:36:39 2011
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:36:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanks!
Message-ID: <CAMbm=EBvS3AUqGS3cvssqmCJ3bZGTUXnrHhsm0L5Kbh4qqOAGg@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to the listers who offered suggestions on plugging the exhaust
manifold opening where the air pump pipe used to go in my '79 Midget. The
piece that worked was from the suggestion Rich Ball sent that referred to a
Spitfire/GT6 magazine web page that listed alternate parts. What worked was
a 1930 Ford Model A oil pan plug that has the same 3/4"-24 threads. NAPA
didn't have the plug, which surprised me, so I ordered one from a Model A
parts business in Georgia I found on the web. Had a little trouble reaching
around and getting it threaded in, but eventually was successful. A bit
unusual to be out in my unheated garage working on the 29th of December,
but it was great to be able to take advantage of a 480 day. I'd be out
driving it now instead of typing this, but we had freezing drizzle
overnight and the roads were salted again.

Thanks to all and Have A Happy New Year!

Kim Tonry
Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.

From homehandy at sbcglobal.net  Mon Dec 12 22:11:34 2011
From: homehandy at sbcglobal.net (HomeHandy)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:11:34 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Is this list down
Message-ID: <BA1AE52967DE4608B2FAE9286C53C5CB@Snoopy>

Last post I received was 12/9/11  in the AM.

Just curious!!

Jeff Kelly

From jjkan5 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 13 16:21:14 2011
From: jjkan5 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:21:14 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Change from Generator to
 1-wire Alternator
In-Reply-To: <24F0A797-539D-4855-81CD-8A1E3310360A@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <03db01cb5f70$a4d6d670$6401a8c0@normoffice>
	<24F0A797-539D-4855-81CD-8A1E3310360A@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <1323818472.90454.YahooMailNeo@web126004.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

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From jjkan5 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 16 14:56:32 2011
From: jjkan5 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:56:32 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] List Activity
Message-ID: <1324072590.38948.YahooMailNeo@web126001.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Is this list down?

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 27 08:31:33 2011
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:31:33 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Test
Message-ID: <CAMyxPEKmEV+O=qifjbui0ANANg_LFQ93sRWd23wBZ3xFzjJRAw@mail.gmail.com>

Test

From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Wed Dec 28 13:20:07 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:20:07 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Pos GRND Directional Flasher
Message-ID: <CABFJSR3ovND68u-rD1yR2zGkb1UPWzVCoc5MWFzQd+S0R4R2GQ@mail.gmail.com>

I heard I could order a positive ground electronic flasher for my MGTD with
LED tail light bulbs. Ordered it: Tridon Part #EL-13. It's a very cool
see-through canister and MADE IN AMERICA!  I knew Frank was out there
sonewhere!
JohnD
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*Driving in the past lane!*
JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com>

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 31 08:27:03 2011
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:27:03 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Test - Happy New Year
Message-ID: <4EFF29C0.3020606@sbcglobal.net>

I just noticed that I haven't received any spridget digests since 12/8. 
Is there a problem with the list serv? Let me know what I need to do, if 
anything, to get the digest back.

Thanks and have a very Happy New Year!

Lee